Championing the rights of Deaf people is a privilege, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said, as he marked the passing of Northern Ireland’s first Sign Language Bill.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the planting of almost 30,000 native trees at Ulster Wildlife’s new Lenamore Wood near Gortin, Co Tyrone.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a major new report highlighting how engineering biology can drive economic growth, improved health outcomes and environmental benefits for Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that the new process to consider applications for demand led residents parking schemes will open on Tuesday 28 April.

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new RAISE initiative aimed at encouraging pupil engagement through sports at primary school level in RAISE localities.