Kimmins announces extension of TECs

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the extension of Temporary Exemption Certificates (TECs) in 2026-27 to help manage MOT waiting times.




Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Monitoring Report 2024 published

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Monitoring Report 2024 produced by Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB) has been published today. The report provides the Official Statistics (OS) that will be used to assess the impact of GDL on road safety, as and when it is implemented.




Consultation launched on guidance for educational settings on the use of restrictive interventions

Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a public consultation on draft guidance relating to the use of restrictive interventions in educational settings across Northern Ireland.




Lyons: Armagh Observatory and Planetarium unveils stellar vision for the future

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the vision for new facilities at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP).




Lyons announces continuation of Integrated Advice Partnership Fund

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that his department’s Integrated Advice Partnership Fund will be extended into 2026/27 following a successful interim review of initiatives delivered across all 11 council areas.