Minister Kimmins welcomes completion of £780,000 road improvement scheme for Dungannon Road, Portadown

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed the completion of a £780,000 road improvement scheme for Dungannon Road, Portadown which has also delivered a number of road safety upgrades including a new PUFFIN crossing for the area.




More than 700 newly-qualified social workers employed directly by Trusts since June 2023

More than 700 newly-qualified social workers have taken up posts within Northern Ireland’s Health & Social Care Trusts over the last two-and-a half years.




Communities Minister announces £150,000 seasonal funding for homeless services

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has today announced he is providing a £150,000 goodwill grant to fund festive dinners and small gifts for people experiencing homelessness.




Minister Kimmins welcomes Shared Island funding towards cross border greenways and emergency flood response

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an announcement from the Irish Government providing up to €2 million towards a Shared Island Greenways Fund.




Department for Communities protects some of Northern Ireland’s hidden gems

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the recent designation of several new historic monuments and buildings across Northern Ireland.