Department of Finance

18/06/2026

📸 Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA visited Fermanagh this afternoon to see how the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark project will benefit from funding provided through the Mid South West Growth Deal, improving the quality of sustainable tourism and boosting the regional economy.

18/06/2026

📸 Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA today visited Hit Ball Studio Dungannon, an indoor tennis and pickle ball training centre, to see how the business has benefitted from the Back in Business Scheme.

The scheme offers a 50% rates discount for up to 2 years if a business moves into retail premises left unoccupied for 12 months or more.

Find out more and how to apply for the scheme here➡️ https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/business-support/back-business-scheme

17/06/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA spoke at the end-of-project conference for the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust's Gender Budgeting project today, highlighting how gender budgeting can support budget sustainability by encouraging improved decision-making and better outcomes.

16/06/2026

We’re hiring Heads of Internal Audit to establish a strategic direction for the service.

If you have strong management skills and want to help deliver an important service, apply now: https://irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies-details.aspx?ID=71b7f094-07e6-4b0b-8b72-09f0d603d00c

16/06/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA has welcomed the approval of the Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill and the Fiscal Council Bill in the Assembly.

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Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the approval of the Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill and the Fiscal Council Bill in the Assembly.

16/06/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA has welcomed the approval of the Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill and the Fiscal Council Bill in the Assembly.

➡️ https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/two-new-pieces-legislation-strengthen-accountability-and-support-communities-odowd

12/06/2026

📹 We’re recruiting for Head of Internal Audit (Grade 7) to manage delivery of Internal Audit services, establish a strategic direction for the Audit service and prepare and present reports.

Help us ensure the NI Civil Service delivers public services effectively and efficiently.

Apply here: https://irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies-details.aspx?ID=71b7f094-07e6-4b0b-8b72-09f0d603d00c

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA chaired the North-South Ministerial Council Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB Sectoral meeting in Belfast today.

Minister O’Dowd highlighted the positive impact that the PEACE PLUS programme is having in promoting and embedding peace and reconciliation across the island and heard about the plans for a future programme.

10/06/2026

Have you applied for Residential Homes Rate Relief? If your property is classed as a nursing or residential home and you meet the eligibility criteria, you could have your rates reduced by 100%. Check for more info and apply here: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/residential-homes-rate-relief