Minister makes major step towards soft opt-out for organ donation

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his intention to hold a consultation on a move towards introducing a soft opt-out system for organ donation in Northern Ireland.




Dodds and Poots launch new website development programme for tourism experience providers

Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Agriculture Minster Edwin Poots have officially launched a new Tourism NI programme designed to help tourism experience providers enhance their websites, with capital grants available of up to £40,000.




Bridge maintenance scheme for Lady Brooke Bridge, Derrylin

A £500,000 bridge maintenance scheme is due to commence on Lady Brooke Bridge, approximately three miles from Derrylin, on Monday 10 August 2020.




Resurfacing works to commence on A5 Omagh Road at Ballymacilroy Hill

A resurfacing scheme on a section of the A5 Omagh Road, Ballygawley between Shantavney Road and Glencull Road will commence on Monday 27 July 2020. The segregated footway adjacent the carriageway will be resurfaced to enhance this provision for pedestrians.




Swann highlights the danger of fake/unlicensed medicines

Health Minister Robin Swann has warned of the danger of using unlicensed prescription medicines for the treatment of Covid-19.