Long calls on male domestic abuse victims to seek help

The Justice Minister today urged any man experiencing domestic abuse to come forward and seek help.
Speaking on International Men’s Day, Naomi Long said the Department of Justice is committed to ensuring all victims can access tailored support.

Roll out of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds after assembly support secured

Roll out of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Flagship Sustainable Agriculture Programme will now proceed after the NI Assembly supported regulations enabling the introduction of the new Farm Sustainability Payment.

Minister Kimmins and Deputy Mayor welcome awarding of EV charge point contract in council areas

Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins and the Deputy Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Alderman Niree McMorris have welcomed the appointment of a contractor to deliver over 250 EV charge points across nine local councils including Derry City and Strabane District Council, as part of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles’ (OZEV) On Street Residential Charge Point Scheme (ORCS).

Lyons delivers Department’s response to the Report of the Independent Review on Liquor Licensing

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has published his Department’s response to the Report of the Independent Review on Liquor Licensing in Northern Ireland, including the Surrender Principle.

O’Dowd sets out ambition to further support small businesses and revitalise town centres

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced plans to accelerate the strategic review of rates and progress changes in the business rates system.