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O’Dowd seeks urgent meeting with Chancellor on Executive finances
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has written to the Chancellor seeking an urgent meeting on the Executive’s need for fair...
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O’Dowd announces allocation of £27.4 million Local Growth funding
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced £27.4 million in capital funding from the Local Growth Fund to boost regional...
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Minister O’Dowd appoints members to the Board of the Utility Regulator
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has appointed two new members to the Board of the Utility Regulator.
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Change of approach needed – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has said a change of approach is needed from the Westminster Government to funding of...
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O’Dowd calls on businesses to have their say on changes to business rating system
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has met with Belfast Chamber to discuss proposed reforms to the business rating system and...
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O’Dowd unveils plans to support business expansion and revive vacant properties
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced plans to introduce targeted rate relief to help businesses expand and bring...
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Baby Loss Certificates scheme launched
Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have welcomed the launch of the Baby Loss Certificate...
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Two new pieces of legislation strengthen accountability and support communities – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the approval of the Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill and the...
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O’Dowd welcomes passing of Baby Loss Certificate Regulations
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the approval of the Baby Loss Certificate Regulations in the Assembly today.
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O’Dowd announces £102.6 million for transformation projects
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced £102.6 million for an additional six projects to continue to drive forward...
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Regardless of the outcome of ongoing events in London, public services must be properly funded - O’Dowd
Finance Minister, John O’Dowd has said the British Government’s focus must be on properly funding public services.
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O’Dowd commits to removing parental responsibility in cases of domestic homicide
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has committed to changing family law to automatically remove the parental responsibility of...
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Ratepayers to start receiving bills for 2026/27 from next week
Rate bills for 2026/27 will begin to issue from 1 April 2026 and will continue to be delivered throughout the month.
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Raising marriage age better protects our children and young people – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has introduced new legislation to the Assembly which will raise the minimum age of marriage...
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Energy support falls far short of what is needed – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has said the Prime Minister’s announcement of plans to support households who have faced a...
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O’Dowd: Any support on heating costs must be meaningful and include oil customers
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has said any support the Chancellor announces for households facing rising energy costs...
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Finance Minister backs local businesses by extending rate support schemes
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced the extension of the Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business and rural...
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Rates relief is helping businesses bring vacant buildings back to life – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged businesses to capitalise on the support available through the Back in...
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Significant financial pressures remain despite additional funding – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement in the Spring Forecast statement of an additional £390...
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Deputy Principal recruitment competition launched
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a campaign to recruit approximately 120 vacancies at Deputy...