Prisons are ‘At the very heart of our justice system’ – Long

Prison Officers play a fundamental role in building a safer Northern Ireland and are at the very heart of the justice system in Northern Ireland.




Archibald announces funding to encourage greater uptake of employee ownership

On Employee Ownership Day, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today announced that her Department is providing almost £100,000 of funding to Employee Ownership Ireland (EOI) to increase awareness of the employee ownership trust (EOT) model across Northern Ireland.




DAERA publishes disease control framework for Bluetongue virus

DAERA has today published its Disease Control Framework for Northern Ireland (NI) for Bluetongue virus (BTV-3).




Kimmins gives green light to A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has given the green light to the A32 Cornamuck Road Scheme




Communities Minister Lyons launches Musical Instruments Programme

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a major funding boost for individuals, bands and groups across Northern Ireland, with the launch of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme.