The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory Electronic Identification (EID) for newborn cattle in Northern Ireland.

DAERA has announced that two further suspected Bluetongue cases have emerged on a fourth Co Down farm.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed publication of the third progress report on the Northern Ireland Rare Diseases Action Plan.

The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally over this Christmas and New Year period.