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    DAERA launches public water quality campaign under Lough Neagh Action Plan

    21 September 2026
    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

    A public campaign has been launched today to highlight how everyone can play their part to improve water quality across...

    Image of 3 people standing - Pictured (L-R) Joe McGirr, founder and CEO of The Boatyard Distillery, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Ethna McNamee, Head of Regional Business for the Western region at Invest Northern Ireland.

    The Boatyard Distillery to transform production capabilities through £2m investment

    21 September 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Economy Minister announces an investment of almost £2m by The Boatyard Distillery at its Enniskillen site.

    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at Atlas Women’s Centre, which is being supported through the NI Community Infrastructure Fund.

    Lyons announces £1.97m Local Growth Fund boost for Community Infrastructure Fund

    19 September 2026
    Department for Communities

    Communities across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a further £1.97million investment in the Community...

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    • DAERA launches public water quality campaign under Lough Neagh Action Plan Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • The Boatyard Distillery to transform production capabilities through £2m investment Department for the Economy
    • Archibald launches Matrix Space Pathfinder report Department for the Economy
    • Lyons announces £1.97m Local Growth Fund boost for Community Infrastructure Fund Department for Communities
    • Lyons announces £750k for musical instruments Department for Communities
    • Kimmins announces £220,000 resurfacing scheme for A29 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore Department for Infrastructure
    • Derry gets ready to host ‘Other Voices’ for first time in over a decade Department for the Economy

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    • Oral Statement - 21 September 2026 - update – Judicial Review of NIPS decision to refuse to grant Gary Anderson compassionate temporary release

      Department of Justice Published 21 September 2026
    • Public Libraries Policy - Rural needs impact assessment

      Department for Communities Published 21 September 2026
    • DOF/2026-0557 - Department’s policy/guidance on hospitality or food provision for Department of Finance staff

      Department of Finance Published 21 September 2026
    • DAERA/26-631 - Information regarding Seaview Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) / outfall asset and associated infrastructure at Seaview, Killyleagh covering the past 5 calendar years (January 2021 to present).

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 21 September 2026
    • Public Libraries Policy - screening

      Department for Communities Published 21 September 2026
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    • Bellarena - Bishop's Gate Greenway – Public Consultation - Route Options

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 31 October 2026
    • Review of Temporary Variation Policy Consultation

      Department for Education Closes 11 November 2026
    • The Ballymacarrett Walkway, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 26 October 2026
    • Second review of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021

      Department for Communities Closes 09 November 2026
    • Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation

      Department for Communities Closes 17 November 2026
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