Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said her visit to Washington DC for a series of events to mark St Patrick’s Week is an opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland on a global stage.

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said her visit to Washington DC for a series of events to mark St Patrick’s Week is an opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland on a global stage

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the enduring links between Northern Ireland and the United States and the increased focus this St Patrick’s Day on the contribution of people from Ulster.

Following discussions this evening on rising energy prices with the British Government, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said it was essential that any planned intervention was “meaningful, targeted, and delivered without delay.”

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed today’s news that global technology company Version 1 plans to expand its Northern Ireland headcount over the next three years, creating approximately 400 new roles.