General · 23 June 2026

NI parents get baby loss certificates

This new scheme offers formal recognition for parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy, a loss previously unacknowledged. The Department of Finance, responsible for civil registration, launched the certificates on Monday, available via the NI Direct website. Finance Minister John O'Dowd called it a "significant and impactful achievement" for the current government.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 June 2026 at 9:22

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