Minister announces plans to tackle welfare fraud and error
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new drive to tackle fraud and error in the benefits system.
Publication of the justification report for the Real Living Wage uplift for social care staff
The Department of Health has published a report setting out the evidence base for improving pay and terms and conditions across the independent social care sector.
Kimmins welcomes £16.8m funding allocation towards vital infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional capital allocation of £16.8m from the Finance Minister towards further investment in vital infrastructure.
Executive agrees almost £55 million in funding allocations
The Executive has agreed £29.7 million in capital allocations including funding for the road network and £25 million towards pay awards for public sector workers.
Kimmins launches £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund
In addition to the 40 resurfacing schemes programmed following the Minister’s December Monitoring allocation, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a £7.85m Winter Recovery Road Fund to tackle the impact of recent severe weather conditions have had across our network.