Department of Finance

07/08/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA has appointed two new members to the Board of the Utility Regulator.

Read more: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-odowd-appoints-members-board-utility-regulator

07/08/2026

One week left to apply! We’re looking for Occupational Health Nurse Specialists to help support the health and wellbeing of Civil Service colleagues.

This role involves carrying out statutory health surveillance and health monitoring activities, reporting on employee fitness, contributing to the delivery of targeted vaccination programmes, and developing health programmes and policies.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies-details.aspx?ID=17c63993-403e-4cb8-99aa-d0fd911012d7

06/08/2026

📹Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA spoke at the launch of Arts Ekta's Belfast Mela today, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The Minister said the Department is proud to once again support the festival as a ‘Friend of Mela’ and highlighted the Civil Service’s positive role in supporting diversity in our society.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Only a few days left to apply!

06/08/2026

Struggling with debt and unable to pay your rates? We want to help. Contact LPS to discuss your options and ask for a referral to .

Their trained debt advisers offer free, impartial and independent debt advice and support to individuals and businesses, including:

🔹Budgeting
🔹Debt Management Plans
🔹Debt Relief Orders
🔹Individual Voluntary Arrangement
🔹Bankruptcy Advice

Find out more here: https://www.adviceni.net/money-debt

06/08/2026

🏡 Help is available for those aged 70 and over and living alone to pay their household rate bill.

Find out about a range of reliefs and entitlements including Lone Pensioner Allowance ➡ https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/lone-pensioner-allowance

05/08/2026

Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA met with the Irish Language Commissioner, Pól Deeds this afternoon. They discussed a shared interest in exploring opportunities for the promotion and integration of identity and language in the Department and wider public services.

Bhuail an tAire Airgeadais John O'Dowd MLA leis an Choimisinéir Gaeilge Pól Deeds tráthnóna inniu. Phléigh siad an chomhspéis atá acu i bhfiosrú na ndeiseanna le cúrsaí féiniúlachta agus teanga a chur chun cinn agus a imeascadh sa Roinn agus sna seirbhísí poiblí i gcoitinne.

05/08/2026

💬Consultation!

We are running a consultation on two new proposals for rates reform:

🔹Introducing a Business Growth Accelerator to delay immediate increases in rates following property improvements
🔹Introducing a phased increase in liability for vacant commercial property, replacing the current 50% rate

💬Tell us your views here➡️ https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/consultations/business-growth-accelerator-and-non-domestic-vacant-rating-ndvr-consultation

05/08/2026

Do you own a nursing or residential home? Have you checked if you’re eligible for Residential Homes Rate Relief? If eligible, you may have no rate bill to pay. Check for more info and apply here: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/residential-homes-rate-relief