Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has reaffirmed her commitment to introducing paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse before the end of the current Assembly mandate.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched the Tree Planting Action Plan, setting out key actions to accelerate tree planting rates and support achieving 12% forest cover in Northern Ireland by 2050.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme at A32 Irvinestown Road, between Cherrymount Roundabout and Hospital Roundabout will commence on Monday 20th of July 2026 until Friday 24th of July 2026.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed the publication of the final report of the Truth Recovery Independent Panel, which examined Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses, and related pathways and practices in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995.

A routine Principal Inspection of the Foyle Bridge will commence on Tuesday 14th July 2026.