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Feb 16, 2022

Consultation finds support for move to biennial MOT testing

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today published a summary of the findings from a Call for Evidence seeking views on the...

Feb 15, 2022

Northern Ireland spending plans on hold with no Budget without an Executive

Finance Minister Conor Murphy today (Tuesday 15 February) updated the Assembly on the Draft Budget and additional funding. Updating MLAs,...

Feb 13, 2022

Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19

Health Minister Robin Swann has revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19 today, Sunday 13 February. Mr Swann commented on social...

Feb 10, 2022

Health Minister receives legal advice on lifting of restrictions in NI

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he has received legal advice around the lifting of coronavirus public health restrictions in...

Feb 9, 2022

Rescuing lives from the skies - funding helping to equip life saving search & rescue services

Gareth Evans, Assistant Director, Rural Affairs Division, DAERA, (right) is pictured handing over a letter of offer to Chris Dugan (left)...

Feb 8, 2022

Health Minister welcomes ‘Dáithí’s Law’

From 2023, adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded...

Feb 7, 2022

Minister wins backing for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Bill

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today secured the backing of the Assembly for his Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Bill. With this Bill,...

Feb 3, 2022

Task of rebuilding health service “been made all the more difficult” – Health Minister

Health Minister Robin Swann has released a statement this evening following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan earlier today...

Feb 3, 2022

First Minister set to resign over NI Protocol

It has been reported this morning that DUP First Minister Paul Givan is set to announce his resignation from the post later today,...

Feb 2, 2022

Health Minister announces additional £6.02m for Mental Health Support Fund

Beyond the Battlefield Chairman Robert McCartney and Chief Executive Annemarie Hastings, along with Health Minister Robin Swann. Health...

Feb 2, 2022

Minister welcomes launch of revolutionary Hydrogen Training Academy

Graham Whitehurst MBE, Chair of MEA's Manufacturing Taskforce with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Cllr William McCaughey and Economy...

Feb 2, 2022

“New Game of Thrones Studio Tour a game-changer” – Lyons

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at the new Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Banbridge with Brad Kelly, General Manager, Linen Mill...

Feb 1, 2022

Poots announces £2million for vital search and rescue services

“I’m delighted to announce this new £2million funding scheme to support the vital work these groups do, 365 days a year, to save lives,” Min

Feb 1, 2022

Health Minister hails GP booster contribution

Health Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to GP practices as their involvement in the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme is brought to...

Jan 26, 2022

Holocaust Memorial Day 2022: A powerful reminder that prejudice and hatred must be challenged

Walter Sekules, a survivor of Nazi persecution, was joined by First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill as he...

Jan 26, 2022

Lyons announces ‘remedy measures’ for those who encountered problems with Spend Local Card

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today provided an update on remedy measures for the small number of verified applicants who did not receive...

Jan 25, 2022

Changes announced for vaccinated travellers arriving in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has confirmed the removal of a number of travel restrictions for vaccinated travellers arriving into Northern...

Jan 21, 2022

Health Minister announces Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a review of children’s social care services in Northern Ireland will begin in February 2022....

Jan 20, 2022

‘Massive effort has got us this far’ - Swann

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Executive’s decision to ease a number of COVID-19 restrictions. The Minister said “cautious...

Jan 20, 2022

First Minister Paul Givan welcomes relaxations to Covid restrictions in NI

The Executive has today agreed an approach for relaxing the measures put in place to manage the COVID-19 Omicron variant. A statement...

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