Minister comments following December Monitoring Round allocation

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said:




Education Minister launches a new literacy framework for Northern Ireland

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has launched a new literacy framework for primary schools aimed at strengthening literacy practice across Northern Ireland.




Lyons launches consultation on ten-year Executive Disability Strategy

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the consultation on the Executive’s Disability Strategy, a key part of his drive to increase participation and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people.




DAERA to permit some animal movements under licence following Bluetongue outbreak

DAERA has announced plans to allow some animal movements in the wake of the recent incursion of Bluetongue virus (BTV), in the context of scientific advice, ongoing surveillance data and consultation in recent days with GB authorities and stakeholders.




Oral Ministerial Statement by Gordon Lyons MLA – Launch of Public Consultation on the Executive Disability Strategy

Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement to the Assembly regarding my plans to bring forward a new Executive Disability Strategy for Northern Ireland.