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Westminster decisions resulting in higher costs locally – O’Dowd
Minister John O’Dowd hosted a roundtable today to update business bodies and NICVA on the wider budgetary context, the...
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Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended for applications
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged anyone planning to start or expand their business to avail of the Back in...
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2025/26 Budget signals Executive’s commitment to Doing What Matters Most – O’Dowd
The Executive today agreed the 2025/26 Budget which will see increased investment in cutting waiting lists, in Special...
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Rate bills due to issue by end of the week
Rate bills will begin to be issued from the 03 April 2025.
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Public services relegated in Spring Statement – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has commented on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, saying public services have been put to...
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O’Dowd welcomes agreement on 2024/25 Civil Service pay award
Finance Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the decision by unions to accept the 2024/25 pay award for civil servants.
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O’Dowd and Nesbitt welcome progress on Baby Loss Certificate scheme
Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have welcomed the first steps in introducing the Baby Loss...
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Simplified procurement practices will benefit local businesses - O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd today updated business representatives on increases to procurement control limits for firms...
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Rates relief supporting local businesses and jobs – O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced the continuation of the Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business and...
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O’Dowd announces £129 million to fund transformation projects
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced £129 million for six transformation projects across healthcare, special...
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O'Dowd presses Treasury on National Insurance increases
Finance Minister John O’Dowd met his Welsh and Scottish counterparts and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury in Cardiff...
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O’Dowd welcomes Budget Bill passing final stages in the Assembly
Finance Minister John O’Dowd welcomed the 2024-25 Budget passing its final legislative stages in the Assembly.
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O’Dowd –Consumers must be protected after Storm Éowyn
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has met with Association of British Insurers to discuss the insurance industry response to...
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Working together we can end domestic abuse - O’Dowd
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has pledged his support to the Onus Safe Place Campaign: never to commit, condone or stay...
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O’Dowd allocates over £17 million for Storm Éowyn support
The Executive today agreed funding allocations of £19.4 million with £17.4 million being provided to help departments...
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Archibald launches consultation on rating reform proposals
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on proposals to Reduce the Early Payment Discount and...
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Archibald makes Civil Service Pay Offer
Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a 20-month pay offer for civil servants covering the period 1...
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Executive agrees January monitoring round allocations
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today informed the Assembly on the January Monitoring round outcome.
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Webinars to highlight introduction of new fire regulations
Local building regulations are being updated to improve fire safety standards, particularly for residential buildings...
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Finance Minister reflects on 2024
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald reflects on 2024 and her first 11 months in office.