DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has described the substantial fall in farm incomes for 2023 as disappointing but a reflection of the fall in milk prices and the continued elevation of input costs.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2023. Revisions have been made to previous years.

The Justice Minister Naomi Long welcomes the suspension of industrial action by police civilian staff.  The news comes following a constructive and positive meeting yesterday hosted by the Minister with the PSNI, NIPB and NIPSA to discuss the Revised Environmental Allowance (REA)for police civilian staff. 

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the Defective Premises Bill passing its final stage in the Assembly.

Economy Minister Conor Murphy today updated the Assembly on new skills interventions that will underpin his Economic Vision.