Nesbitt: “This World Stroke Day remember that Every Minute Counts”

This World Stroke Day the Health Minister is reminding people that ‘Every Minute Counts’.




Language Commissioners and Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression appointed

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the appointment of Dr Katy Radford as the Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression (OICE), Pól Deeds as the Irish Language Commissioner, and Lee Reynolds as the Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition.




Health Minister Visits Kilrea Dental Surgery

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Kilrea Dental Surgery to recognise the practice’s vital contribution to improving access to Health Service dental care through the Dental Access Scheme (DAS). Since joining the Scheme in 2024 the Kilrea Surgery has treated 3,817 patients. The Minister was accompanied by Chief Dental Officer, Caroline Lappin.




O’Dowd launches Civil Service recruitment for 200 jobs in the North West

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has launched a new approach to recruitment for around 200 Administrative Officers, for vacancies in the North West.




Northern Ireland Business Register and Employment Survey Statistics 2023

The latest Northern Ireland Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES) statistics were released today by Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA).