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    Image of two people standing on balcony with scenic view in the background. Pictured at The 153rd Open Golf Championship in Royal Portrush Golf Golf Club are First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

    Ministers welcome major benefits and opportunities as The Open returns to the north coast

    17 July 2025
    The Executive Office

    The First Minister and deputy First Minister have welcomed The Open back to our beautiful north coast,

    Minister Launches New Partnership Agreement Between Government and Voluntary and Community Sector

    17 July 2025
    Department for Communities

    The Partnership Agreement has been developed by the Joint Forum between Government and the Voluntary & Community Sector

    Minister Kimmins - Department for Infrastructure

    Kimmins reminds all those attending The Open to plan ahead and take extra care on the roads

    16 July 2025
    Department for Infrastructure

    Minister Liz Kimmins has reminded those attending The 153rd Open in Portrush to plan their journey, use public transport...

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    • Ministers welcome major benefits and opportunities as The Open returns to the north coast The Executive Office
    • Minister Launches New Partnership Agreement Between Government and Voluntary and Community Sector Department for Communities

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    • Executive 2nd Response to the Covid-19 Module 1 Report July 2025

      The Executive Office Published 18 July 2025
    • Partnership Agreement between Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector in Northern Ireland

      Department for Communities Published 17 July 2025
    • Response to the Consultation on a Registration Threshold for Charities in Northern Ireland

      Department for Communities Published 17 July 2025
    • Derry City and Strabane District Council - Plan Strategy Directions

      Department for Infrastructure Published 17 July 2025
    • Key messages - June 2025

      Department of Justice Published 17 July 2025
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    Latest consultations

    • The Loading Bays on Roads (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 08 August 2025
    • Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Belfast) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 08 August 2025
    • The Church Hill, Jonesborough (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 22 August 2025
    • The Mill Avenue, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 18 August 2025
    • The proposed expansion of Out of Court Disposals including Penalty Notices in the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

      Department of Justice Closes 28 September 2025
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