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    Image of three people - pictured left to right are: First Minister Michelle O’Neill, President of Ireland Catherine Connolly and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

    First Minister and deputy First Minister welcome Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland to Stormont Castle

    4 February 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly welcomed President of Ireland, to...

    Executive Statement on Local Growth Fund

    26 January 2026
    The Executive Office

    All parties of the Executive are calling for urgent changes to the Local Growth Fund to prioritise people and vital...

    The First Minister and deputy First Minister pictured with Holocaust survivor Janine Webber BEM at the Holocaust Memorial Day Regional Commemoration in Belfast City Hall.

    Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: Bridging Generations

    22 January 2026
    The Executive Office

    Holocaust Memorial Day is held annually on 27 January and marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

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    • Joint statement by Justice Minister and Criminal Bar Association Department of Justice
    • Kimmins announces £135,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for Old Golf Course Road Roundabout, Belfast Department for Infrastructure
    • Kimmins announces £375,000 resurfacing works for Farnaloy Road, Madden Department for Infrastructure
    • Minister Kimmins announces £219,000 road improvement scheme for Carntall Road, Newtownabbey Department for Infrastructure

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    The work of the Executive

    This section covers the work of the Northern Ireland Executive, which includes the Programme for Government, Budget and Economic Strategy and the Executive Action Plan on Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime.

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    The Budget provides the Executive with an opportunity to improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland by allocating resources to high priority areas.

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    The Programme for Government (PfG) sets the strategic context for both the Budget and the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland.

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    Latest publications

    • District rates

      Department for Communities Published 17 February 2026
    • DAERA/24-219 - Information regarding procedures in abattoirs in NI and info on bovine tissue samples taken in NI and provided to DAERA

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 16 February 2026
    • Circular LG 07/2026 - Accounts Direction to District Councils 2025-26

      Department for Communities Published 16 February 2026
    • EPN 02-2026 B - Reminder of ASLC rates from 1 April 2026

      Department of Finance Published 16 February 2026
    • Circular LG 05/2026 - Accounts Direction to Northern Ireland Local Government Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) 2025-26

      Department for Communities Published 16 February 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • Traffic Calming Scheme - Durham Street/Athol Street, Belfast

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 16 March 2026
    • Consultation on the Five-Year Education Budget Strategy: Delivering a Stable, Sustainable and High-Quality Education System

      Department for Education Closes 03 April 2026
    • The Draft Judicial Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 Consultation Paper

      Department of Justice Closes 31 March 2026
    • The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 19 February 2026
    • The Schools (Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit) (Amendment No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Consultation closed
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