Minister Kimmins announces the award of £1.6million contract for Creenagh Bridge replacement and carriageway works

Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced the award of an estimated £1.6million contract for a road improvement scheme on A45 Ballynakilly Road, Coalisland with works expected to commence in September 2025 and to be complete in summer 2026.

Givan: Nearly 3 in 10 Pupils Falling Behind in Literacy and Numeracy

Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the publication of 2024–25 End of Key Stage Assessment outcomes, highlighting the urgent need for a renewed focus on literacy and numeracy across Northern Ireland’s schools.

Minister Lyons announces £100k funding for the Travel Awards for Bands Programme

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed funding for a new programme which will support bands to play at showcase opportunities outside Northern Ireland.

Work Quality in Northern Ireland Statistics – Additional Indicators

The latest Work Quality statistical publication was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This report contains analysis for six additional work quality indicators: accidents at work, underemployment, trade union membership, participation in training, overtime (paid and unpaid) and zero-hours contracts.

Lyons: Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest for Northern Ireland launched

Communities Minister Gordan Lyons has launched the updated Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest for Northern Ireland.