First Minister Paul Givan, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed the opening of the Victims’ Payments Scheme for Permanent Disablement.

Health Minister Robin Swann has updated the Assembly on the Urology Services Public Inquiry.

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at South West College, with 12 training places available.

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have congratulated sprinter Jason Smyth, who has won his sixth gold medal in the Paralympic Games.

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced the death in custody of a 53-year-old prisoner at Maghaberry Prison. The death is not being treated as Covid related.