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North Antrim MLA welcomes announcement of £13M to address critical shortfall in respite care
Sian Mulholland, Alliance MLA for North Antrim, has warmly welcomed the announcement this week by the Minister of Health regarding a...
Oct 25, 2024


Long marks Book Week in prison library visit
Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured with Prison Librarian Deborah Martin and Hydebank College Governor Richard Taylor. Justice Minister...
Oct 25, 2024


Nesbitt announces plans to improve services for children with disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced plans to improve services for children with disabilities. The plans involve increasing...
Oct 23, 2024


DUP MLA Paul Frew calls for radical change in carer support in Northern Ireland
North Antrim MLA Paul Frew speaking in the Assembly in a debate on the lack of respite provision for adults with learning difficulties...
Oct 23, 2024


USPCA welcomes political support for Banned Offenders Register
The USPCA welcomes strong political support for the establishment of a Register of Animal Welfare Offenders, following the passing of a...
Oct 23, 2024


Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Oct 22, 2024


‘Radical system-wide change needed in maternity services’ in Northern Ireland
Professor Mary Renfrew Co-ordinated system-wide change is urgently needed to radically improve maternity care in Northern Ireland, an...
Oct 22, 2024


Event showcasing careers in learning disability and mental health nursing
(L-R) Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer Department of Health; Health Minister Mike Nesbitt; Claire Thompson; Samantha Irwin. The...
Oct 21, 2024


It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair
(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...
Oct 21, 2024


TUV MLA Timothy Gaston highlights local issues during Stormont debate on housing
Addressing the Assembly during a Stormont debate on housing, Timothy Gaston, the TUV MLA for North Antrim, drew attention to the dire...
Oct 20, 2024


Police issue travel advice due to impacts of Storm Ashley
Image: Anne Kelly Police have advised road users to prepare for potential traffic disruption today, Sunday 20th October, due to the...
Oct 20, 2024


Northern Ireland has key role in commemorating landmark USA anniversary
Minister Gordon Lyons with Jay Bosanko, Deputy Archivist of the United States, outside the National Archives in Washington DC....
Oct 20, 2024


Stay safe - advice ahead of Storm Ashley
Weather map showing forecast wind gust speeds across Northern Ireland on Sunday Multi-agency partners in Northern Ireland have met and...
Oct 19, 2024


Education Minister welcomes Language Launchpad
Education Minister Paul Givan announcing Language Launchpad with Ruth Sedgewick, Northern Ireland Head of the Royal College of Speech and...
Oct 19, 2024


Health Minister Mike Nesbitt outlines plan for new bill to deal with 21st century hazards
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt sets out his plans for new bill by Mike Nesbitt The public consultation on a proposed new public health bill...
Oct 16, 2024


Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...
Oct 16, 2024


Ministers announce programme to raise achievement and tackle educational disadvantage
Education Minister's Paul Givan and Norma Foley, TD speaking to Principal Sean Campbell and staff member at Old Warren Primary...
Oct 16, 2024


Award-winning PSNI Road Show takes compelling and hard hitting road safety message to Stormont
Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson and Department for Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Marguerite Brosnan, CEO AXA Ireland at the...
Oct 15, 2024


DAERA awards £4m to slurry project aimed at reducing excess phosphorous
Minister Muir is pictured with Jack Blakiston Houston at BH Estates. BH Estates has been awarded £4million over three years to help...
Oct 14, 2024


130 student placements on offer with Civil Service – Archibald
Pictured with Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir are Gráinne...
Oct 14, 2024
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