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New law to make school uniform costs “affordable for all”
The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by...
Dec 5, 2024


TUV MLA Gaston calls for expansion solutions for Castle Tower School in Ballymena
Castle Tower School, Ballymena During an adjournment debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Timothy Gaston, TUV MLA for North Antrim,...
Nov 21, 2024


Frew to bring legislation on individual Duty of Candour
Paul Frew MLA meeting with Alan and Jennifer Roberts who lost their dear Daughter Claire nearly almost 30 years ago and are still...
Nov 14, 2024


Executive agrees £700 million of October monitoring round allocations
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today updated the Assembly on the October Monitoring round. In total £631.5 million Resource will...
Nov 11, 2024


Handling of Child Poverty Strategy was “catalogue of failures” says Assembly Committee
Pictured (L-R) are members of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee: David Honeyford MLA; Tom Buchanan MLA; Diane Forsythe MLA; Daniel...
Nov 8, 2024


Stormont All Party Group calls on UK Government to act on gambling advertising
Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling Chair Philip McGuigan MLA and Vice Chair Robbie Butler MLA...
Oct 31, 2024


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


International expert in education policy appointed to review Northern Ireland Curriculum
International expert in education policy, Lucy Crehan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a Review of the Northern Ireland...
Oct 21, 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


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
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