Long applauds ‘Hidden Heroes’ supporting prisoners and community during Covid

Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised prison officers across Northern Ireland for their initiatives to support prisoners and the wider community during the Covid Pandemic.




Minister highlights plan for ambitious new renewable electricity target

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has set out her vision for the energy sector including an ambitious new renewable electricity target for Northern Ireland.




Poots announces new Brucellosis protocol

A new surveillance protocol for Brucellosis will benefit farmers and industry, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, MLA, has said.




Chief Inspector of Education Training Inspectorate appointed

Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed the appointment of Mrs Faustina Graham to the post of Chief Inspector of the Education Training Inspectorate (ETI) in the Department of Education, following an open recruitment competition.




DAERA publishes Stage One Fishing Report

Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has today published the first stage of a report examining the opportunities to develop the fishing and seafood sector in NI.