Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has chaired the first meeting of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Panel, established to help shape Northern Ireland’s AI future.

John Quinn (52) of Derryloughan Road, Coalisland was convicted today at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court of fishing illegally within 1610m of the defined mouth of a salmon river and of fishing with incorrectly marked fishing nets.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has appointed three interim members to the governing body of Northern Regional College.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has secured Executive agreement for a £36.4million support package for home heating oil users in Northern Ireland.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £1m major resurfacing scheme on the A1 Banbridge By-pass Dual Carriageway will commence on Friday 17 April 2026.