First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have signalled temporary arrangements that will be put in place for the Christmas period.

Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots, has emphasised the importance of science, as he publishes DAERA’s Science Strategy Framework, which will guide and direct how the Department will utilise science over the next 15 years in delivering services.

A controlled ‘click and collect’ service for retail can operate during the two-week circuit breaker beginning on Friday 27 November, the Executive has agreed today.

The Department for the Economy recently launched a competition to appoint up to six new members to the Board of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI).

Health Minister Robin Swann has ordered a statutory public inquiry in relation to serious concerns about the clinical practice of a hospital consultant.