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Nesbitt sets out series of autumn initiatives for health service revamp
Change is an “ongoing reality” for hospital services in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has told MLAs. Mr Nesbitt has...
Sep 30, 2024


Ministers launch Child Criminal Exploitation Action Plan
Education Minister Paul Givan, Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched an action plan to address...
Sep 30, 2024


DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals...
Sep 28, 2024

The Police Service of Northern Ireland unveils new drug-driving detection kits
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd with Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones unveiling new drug-detection kits The Police Service of...
Sep 26, 2024

Cancer Focus NI welcomes new breast cancer initiatives in light of “unacceptable” diagnostic delays
Following another quarter of crisis-level waiting times, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland warns that cancer waits are continuing to...
Sep 26, 2024

Minister visits the set of the HBO Original drama series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has visited the set of the HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm, County...
Sep 25, 2024


Minister announces initiative to tackle unacceptable waiting times for breast cancer services
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced new initiatives in response to unacceptable waiting times for breast cancer services in NI. A...
Sep 25, 2024

Post-Brexit inspection facilities at Port of Larne approved by Mid & East Antrim Council
The proposed development of new post-Brexit inspection facilities at the Port of Larne has been permitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Sep 24, 2024


Ministers and MLAs unite in call for unpausing of Growth Deals
Ministers and MLAs pictured with representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West Growth Deals Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe...
Sep 23, 2024

Local politicians raise civil liberty concerns as Health Minister consults on mandatory vaccination
If the Health Minister is opposed to mandatory vaccination, then why is he consulting on it? That is the question posed by local...
Sep 21, 2024


Belfast Council to look at pilot extending Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council is to look at a proposal for a pilot extending Sunday trading in the city. During a meeting of Belfast City...
Sep 20, 2024


No excuse: Minister writes to Lady Chief Justice after judge noted reason for driving at 100mph
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has written to the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Siobhan Keegan, following a recent case where a motorist...
Sep 19, 2024


Education Committee launches inquiry into provision of RSE in schools
The Assembly Committee for Education has today launched an inquiry into the teaching and implementation of Relationships and Sexuality...
Sep 18, 2024


Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Minister Gordon Lyons is pictured at the Paris Olympics with gold medal winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Sports Minister Gordon Lyons...
Sep 18, 2024


Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls launched
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and...
Sep 16, 2024


Gaston welcomes end to “fairy tale of Euro games at Casement”
North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has welcomed the UK Government announcement that funding would not go ahead for the rebuilding of...
Sep 16, 2024


Hope as City Deal Funding “unaffected” for projects in Mid and East Antrim
There is hope today (Sunday 15 September) that UK Government City Deal Funding will continue for a number of major projects across Mid...
Sep 15, 2024


Health Minister receives warm welcome at Antrim and Causeway hospitals
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt spent time discussing the Northern Trust’s Strategic Vision for Causeway Hospital during his visit. He is...
Sep 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors accept £50K funding for refugees and asylum seekers
Mid and East Antrim councillors have accepted an offer of £50,000 funding from The Executive Office (TEO) for refugees and asylum seekers...
Sep 12, 2024


Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies
Minister Muir is pictured with representatives from the Paws for Thought group on a recent visit to Larne Harbour to hear about the...
Sep 11, 2024
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