Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (April-June 2025)

The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of April, May, and June 2025.




Minister Kimmins announces the award of £1.6million contract for Creenagh Bridge replacement and carriageway works

Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced the award of an estimated £1.6million contract for a road improvement scheme on A45 Ballynakilly Road, Coalisland with works expected to commence in September 2025 and to be complete in summer 2026.




Givan: Nearly 3 in 10 Pupils Falling Behind in Literacy and Numeracy

Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the publication of 2024–25 End of Key Stage Assessment outcomes, highlighting the urgent need for a renewed focus on literacy and numeracy across Northern Ireland’s schools.




Education Minister publishes SEN Policy Statement

Education Minister Paul Givan has today published a Policy Statement on Special Educational Needs (SEN).




Minister Muir witnesses zero-emission innovation during Wrightbus visit

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Wrightbus’ Ballymena headquarters to see first-hand the company’s pioneering work in zero-emission transport and its contribution to Northern Ireland’s green economy