Extension of the appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced that the appointment term of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland, Ms Judena Leslie, has been extended for a period of up to one year.



​​​​​​​Additional university health care places confirmed

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional student places for healthcare undergraduate courses at Queen’s University and Ulster University



‘Words save lives’ – Minister Swann

With Organ Donation Week drawing to a close the Health Minister is urging everyone to talk to their family and friends about organ donation this weekend.



Murphy confirms £23 million for university places and schools PPE

The Executive has agreed further COVID-19 funding of £22.93 million for additional Higher Education places that may be required for the 2020/21 academic year, as well as school PPE costs.



Travel regulations update – 10 September 2020

From this Saturday those arriving in Northern Ireland from Portugal (excluding Madeira and the Azores), Hungary, French Polynesia, and Réunion will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.