Nation Brands Index: 2024 report for Northern Ireland

The Executive Office today published the ‘Anholt Nation Brands Index: 2024 report for Northern Ireland’.

This report provides a measure of Northern Ireland’s international reputation.




O’Dowd approves pay award for NI Water staff

NI Water employees look set to receive a pay award of 5%, following initial approval of the uplift by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd.




Minister invites public to share views on Hospital Network proposals

The Health Minister is encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to respond to the ongoing consultation on the reconfiguration framework for hospitals.




Murphy to ban onshore oil and gas exploration

Today the Executive endorsed Economy Minister Conor Murphy’s proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north.




New law to make school uniform costs affordable for all

The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by the Office of the Legislative Counsel.