Health Minister launches consultation on statutory opt-out for organ donation

Health Minister Robin Swann has urged people to talk to their loved ones about organ donation as he launches a consultation on an opt-out system.
The purpose of the consultation is to seek the public’s views on how to introduce a soft opt-out organ donation system for Northern Ireland. This would require new legislation to change the current system here, from opt-in to opt-out.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 29 November – 5 December 2020

The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).

Building Back Better: A Future for Geothermal Energy in Northern Ireland

The potential for Northern Ireland’s geothermal resources was explored in a conference today attended remotely by more than 300 delegates.

Mallon announces new PUFFIN Crossing Facilitiy for Annalong

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced plans for a new pedestrian PUFFIN crossing in Annalong.

Poots launches discussion on Environmental Plans, Principles and Governance

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, today published a discussion document highlighting three specific elements of the UK Government’s Environment Bill, currently making its way through Parliament.