John Quinn (52) of Derryloughan Road, Coalisland was convicted today at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court of fishing illegally within 1610m of the defined mouth of a salmon river and of fishing with incorrectly marked fishing nets.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has appointed three interim members to the governing body of Northern Regional College.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has secured Executive agreement for a £36.4million support package for home heating oil users in Northern Ireland.

Education Minister Paul Givan has seen first-hand how the Pre-School Inclusion Fund (PSIF) is enhancing support for children with special educational needs (SEN), during a visit to Holywood Nursery School.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister for Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has met with Isle of Man government ministers to discuss NI fishing crew rights.