Minister Nesbitt congratulates Chief Nursing Officer on the award of OBE

The Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has congratulated Professor Maria McIlgorm on being awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to nursing and midwifery in the 2026 New Year Honours.

Long congratulates New Year Honours recipients

Justice Minister Naomi Long has paid tribute to those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2026.

Long condemns assaults on police officers

Justice Minister Naomi Long said: “My first thoughts are with the PSNI officers who have been assaulted, as well as their colleagues and families. I hope all the injured officers make a full and speedy recovery.

Kimmins announces £150,000 traffic signals scheme for A2 East Circular Road, Bangor

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced an investment of £150,000 to introduce a Puffin crossing on the A2 East Circular Road, near St Columbanus College in Bangor.

O’Dowd welcomes u-turn on tax inherited farmland

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed changes by the Westminster government on tax on inherited farmland.