Reforms will tackle domestic abuse and gender-based violence – Minister Long

Suite of legislative and strategic reforms will help tackle domestic abuse and gender-based violence and offer support to victims.




Minister reflects on policing sacrifice

The Justice Minister and Chairman of the RUC George Cross Foundation came together this week to reflect on the sacrifice of police officers ahead of National Police Memorial Day.




The first 1,000 days in a child’s life are critical – Minister Nesbitt

Life experiences in the first 1,000 days can have long-term implications for a child’s health, growth and development, an updated framework for NI’s universal child health promotion programme emphasises.




Lyons Launches Fund for Refurbishment of Community Facilities

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF), which will deliver minor capital works to buildings, halls and facilities used by community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland.




Minister Muir attends Northern Ireland Ploughing Championships

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has visited the annual NI Ploughing Championships in Gilford, Co Down.