Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed significant and sustained progress in reducing some of the longest waits for care across Northern Ireland’s health service.

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has confirmed further sightings of Asian Hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast.

Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting have praised local organisations that are working to build a more inclusive and peaceful society.

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed his intention to drive forward reform in the management of shared property following the completion of a departmental scoping study.

The Minister of Justice is reminding people that the deadline to apply for a fireworks licence is imminent.
Applications must be received by the Department of Justice by 17 October.