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New Key Stage assessments announced for Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled plans for new Key Stage assessments to be implemented across Northern Ireland, covering a...
16 hours ago


Blockbuster film elevates Northern Ireland’s screen industry to new heights
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly with 'The Death of Robin Hood' Producer Aaron Ryder at...
4 days ago


Junior Ministers welcome guests to ‘Ulster Fry for St Patrick’s Day’ in Brussels
Junior Ministers Aisling Cameron and Pam Cameron pictured at the European Parliament during their visit to Brussels. Junior Ministers...
5 days ago


Minister announces new £153m funding programme for Co-Ownership, and raises the property value limit
Opening the door to home ownership, Minister Gordon Lyons with Co-Ownership Director of Finance Andrew Shott and Chief Executive Mark...
5 days ago

Good news for the Glens: Embankment reconstruction set to get underway in Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and the site of a landslide at Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has...
7 days ago


Health Minister concludes successful visit to Washington
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt met Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, Assistant Director, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), and colleagues at...
Mar 17


‘Northern Ireland's time to shine’ – deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured at Capitol Hill, Washington Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said her...
Mar 15


Lyons announces new partnership with historical institutions of Washington
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at the Library of Congress, Washington DC Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a first-time...
Mar 15

Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13


CAFRE students attend NIFDA Conference
Attending the NISCA Conference DAERA Minister Muir with CAFRE BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management students Sarah McKeegan...
Mar 12


Minister Muir chairs second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has chaired...
Mar 12


Payment date for £100 fuel support payment announced by Minister Lyons
Communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the payment date for the £100 fuel support payment for pensioner households. The payment,...
Mar 12


Public consultation opens on redesign of Serious Adverse Incident procedure
A public consultation has opened on the redesign of the current Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) procedure in Northern Ireland. The...
Mar 11


Communities Minister announces £750,000 museum investment during Washington visit
Irish cottage in Ulster American Folk Park Minister Lyons today announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County...
Mar 11

Minister Kimmins announces £280,000 road improvement scheme for M2 Ballymena Bypass
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the M2 Ballymena Bypass Off Slip and...
Mar 11

Givan launches new strategy for education excellence in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a new education strategy, TransformED , which will reform and improve education delivery...
Mar 11


Gaston hosts poignant event to commemorate European Day for Victims of Terrorism
The event today was hosted in Stormont’s Senate Chamber TUV MLA Timothy Gaston hosted a deeply moving event this morning (Monday 10...
Mar 10


DAERA urges vigilance following Foot and Mouth outbreak
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has reiterated his call for livestock owners in Northern Ireland to...
Mar 7


More than 8,000 pupils to participate in phone-free pilot
Education Minister Paul Givan discussing today’s phone-free pilot announcement with a group of pupils at St Ronan’s College, Lurgan....
Mar 5


Historic ‘Austins’ in Londonderry set to be purchased and restored with £1.2M DfC funding
Marking the announcement of £1.2m from the Department for Communities for the redevelopment of the former Austins building in...
Mar 5
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