Commissioner for Older People appointed

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have today announced the appointment of Siobhan Casey as the new Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland.




Ministers launch appointments competition for Language Commissioners and Office of Identity and Cultural Expression

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the launch of a competition to appoint an Irish Language Commissioner and a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and Ulster British tradition.




More than 8,000 pupils to particpate in phone-free pilot

Education Minister, Paul Givan has today announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland will participate in a phone-free pilot.




Report highlights local strengths in global space economy

A new report has identified Northern Ireland as a key player in the rapidly expanding global space economy and highlights significant opportunities for growth in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and satellite communications.




Affordable rent scheme to deliver 300 homes

Housing Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the next steps in a new initiative to support renters who find themselves priced out of the mainstream private rental sector.