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Northern Ireland Economy Minister addresses trade concerns at Momentum Economic Conference in Ballymena
Dr Caoimhe Archibald Ballymena, April 03, 2025 – Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, delivered a keynote address...
Apr 3


Swann and Butler urge renewed efforts to tackle ongoing algae crisis at Lough Neagh
South Antrim MP Robin Swann an d Robbie Butler MLA , Chair of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, have...
Apr 2


Joint agency appeal: Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service...
Mar 29


£143m Co Antrim mental health facility halted over funding uncertainty
CGI of the proposed Birch Hill Mental Health Centre in Antrim The Northern Health and Social Care Trust board has expressed concern after...
Mar 28


Swann meets NIO on Transformation Fund progress
South Antrim MP Robin Swann with Fleur Anderson MP of the Northern Ireland Office South Antrim MP Robin Swann held a constructive meeting...
Mar 27


Education Minister attends International Summit of the Teaching Profession in Iceland
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with global education leaders at the International Summit on the Teaching Profession 2025, held in...
Mar 27


Executive agrees 5% increase in basic allowance for councillors
Mid and East Antrim Council Chamber Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has today announced that the Executive has agreed an increase of 5%...
Mar 27


Health Minister reaffirms commitment to reducing health inequalities
Professor Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health, PHA; Professor Nigel Hart, Queen’s University; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Dr...
Mar 26


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...
Mar 24


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...
Mar 21


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...
Mar 20


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...
Mar 20


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...
Mar 18


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
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