Caretaker role appointed for the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI)

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today announced the appointment of the current Commissioner, Mr Eddie Lynch into a caretaker role in the office of Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland (COPNI), for a period of up to six months. The role was effective from 13 June 2024.




Murphy encourages applications to second Electrical Switchgear Academy with Vertiv

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a second Electrical Switchgear Assured Skills Academy with Vertiv.




O’Dowd announces £419,000 road improvement scheme for A26 Frosses Road, Ballymoney

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £419,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A26 Frosses Road, Ballymoney will commence on Monday 19 August 2024.




Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (April – June 2024)

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 2024.




Murphy announces Assured Skills Welding Academy at South West College

Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched the latest Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at South West College (SWC), with 12 training places.