Mallon welcomes delivery of first new train carriages as part of £60million project

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon today welcomed the delivery of the first three of 21 new train carriages which will enhance the capacity of the existing Translink fleet.

Poots meets with Chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA met with Mr Tim Smith, the Chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission to discuss their report which advises the Government on the treatment of food commodities within future trade deals.

Vaccine appointments will be honoured

Vaccination appointments for first and second doses will continue to be honoured in Northern Ireland, it has been emphasised.

Minister to be final decision maker in Area-based Scheme Payment Reviews

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the final decision in future reviews of area-based scheme payments, which have been heard by an independent panel, will now be taken by the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

Ministers launch competition for Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have launched a competition to appoint a new Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (HOCS).