Department for the Economy announces the appointment of a Non-Executive Board Member

The Department for the Economy has announced the appointment of Mark Lowry as Non-Executive Board Member (NEBM) to the Departmental Board.




O’Dowd welcomes record number of vehicle tests conducted by DVA staff in October

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the highest number of vehicle tests conducted by DVA staff.




Ministers thank U.S. Special Envoy Joe Kennedy III

The First Minister and deputy First Minister today met with U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy III to thank him for his contribution to furthering our economic links with the U.S.




Education Minister disappointed by unions pre-emptive action on teachers’ pay

Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the announcement by a number of teachers’ unions that they plan to ballot their members for industrial action over 2024/25 pay.




Prisoners’ Poppy wreath unveiled at Prison Service memorial ceremony

A commemorative ceramic Poppy Wreath made by prisoners in Maghaberry Prison was unveiled today by Justice Minister Naomi Long at the Northern Ireland Prison Service annual remembrance ceremony.