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Communities Minister showcases Department’s work for NIO Minister Anderson
L-R: Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons and NIO Minister Fleur Anderson visit the Moravian Church in Gracehill, hosted by Bishop Sarah...
Feb 6


Landmark study reveals widespread impact of childhood trauma in Northern Ireland
“For the first time, the true extent of childhood trauma and its impact on all people in Northern Ireland has been documented and...
Feb 6


Communities Minister warns of Causeway Coast & Glens becoming the second home “Wild West”
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough could become the “Wild West” for second homes without Governmental regulation, the Department for...
Feb 5


Long launches free legal support service for child victims of serious sexual offences
L-R: Victim Support NI deputy CEO Nichola Greene, Justice Minister Naomi Long, CSOLA Emma-Rose Duffy Children can now avail of an...
Feb 5


World Cancer Day - Health Minister praises the expansion of Rapid Diagnosis Centres
Rapid Diagnosis Centre at Whiteabbey Hospital, County Antrim On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the pioneering...
Feb 4


Nesbitt reflects on challenges and progress for Northern Ireland’s health service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted key areas of progress during another very challenging year for health and social care...
Feb 3


Muir marks first year with renewed commitment to balancing environmental & agricultural pressures
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Feb 2


Public meeting set to take place this week in Ballymena consulting on hospital reconfiguration plans
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is inviting people to attend upcoming public events as part of the consultation on the hospital...
Feb 2


Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025: Getting it right for you!
Pictured with Economy Minister Conor Murphy at Southern Regional College, Banbridge, are Clodagh Palmer, Senior Talent Acquisition...
Feb 1


Minister Muir visits storm hit forest
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with John Joe O'Boyle - Forest Service NI Chief Executive surveying the damage and clean up...
Jan 31


Student maintenance loans to increase by 20% from 2025/26
Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at Queen's Students' Union with students form Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and St...
Jan 31


O’Dowd announces £475,000 road & footway improvement in Cushendall
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £475,000 carriageway resurfacing and footway scheme on A2 Chapel Road,...
Jan 30


Philip McGuigan MLA calls for Gambling Regulations to be enforced
North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, today, 28 January 2025, brought forward a motion in the NI...
Jan 28


Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...
Jan 28


Northern Ireland and Wales work together on groundbreaking cancer innovation projects
Five innovative projects across Northern Ireland and Wales have been awarded a share of £1million to develop technology to reduce waiting...
Jan 28


Minister announces removal of intimidation points from Housing Selection Scheme
Communities minister Gordon Lyons has announced the removal of intimidation points from the Housing Selection Scheme operated by the NIHE...
Jan 28


Minister pledges £1m support following Storm Éowyn
Minister Lyons visits a Community Assistance Centre in Carryduff to pledge support for those most affected by Storm Éowyn. Communities...
Jan 28


The majority of schools will reopen on Monday: Givan
Education Minister Paul Givan has provided an update on the position of school closures across Northern Ireland. Paul Givan said: “Work...
Jan 26


Minister Paul Givan visits Microsoft Dream Space to promote AI in Northern Ireland schools
Minister for Education, Paul Givan joined Amanda Jolliffe, Microsoft Dream Space Lead, Kevin Marshall,Head of Learning and Skills at...
Jan 26


Multi Agency partners continue to deal with aftermath of Storm Éowyn
Multi Agency partners are continuing to deal with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn which caused widespread damage and disruption to critical...
Jan 26
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