Minister Mallon welcomes support for increased infrastructure investment for Stormont

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the findings of Sir Peter Hendy’s Connectivity Review published today that calls for greater investment for the NI Executive for infrastructure transformation.

Update on Covid certification scheme

The Department of Health can confirm that regulations for the Covid certification scheme will be laid on Monday November 29.

McIlveen launches NI100 Education Resources

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has today launched a series of resources, including ‘A Time Capsule for 2021’ and ‘Life in the 1920’s’ curricular projects for schools.

Hargey launches award scheme which promotes use of Irish language

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today launched the new business awards scheme GRADAIM.

Countries to be added to international travel Red List

Evidence of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has emerged in recent days. This variant – B.1.1.529 – has been identified in South Africa as well as some other countries with travel links to South Africa.