O’Dowd reflects on his first year as Infrastructure Minister

John O’Dowd has reflected on his first year as Infrastructure Minister.




Education Minister announces dedicated support arrangements for controlled schools

In September 2024, the Education Minister announced a Taskforce to identify solutions to better support the Controlled Schools sector. The Taskforce was chaired by Mr Mark Baker, Chief Executive of the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) and it comprised of senior representatives from the Education Authority (EA) and the Department of Education.




Health Minister hails benefits of partnership approach to address health inequalities

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited The Link in Newtownards to see first-hand the benefits of a project delivering local health programmes that address health inequalities.




Líofa 2025 opens for applications

The Department for Communities has today announced that the 2025 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is open for applications from Monday 3 February 2025.




Communities Minister Lyons reflects on year of real delivery

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has restated his commitment to delivering real and lasting change as he marks the end of the first year in office.