Minister Hargey ensures Council business continues throughout Covid-19

Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has outlined provisions put in place to enable each district council to hold meetings remotely in order for council business to safely proceed during the Coronavirus emergency.

Poots announces change to calf testing requirements to enhance safe bTB testing

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has today announced further measures to enable more TB herd tests to be completed safely on farms.

Chairperson and Board Members appointed to the Northern Ireland Police Fund

The Department of Justice has reappointed Michael Wardlow as the Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Police Fund. Colin Caughey, Jonathan Craig, Alice O’Kane and Brenda Plummer have been appointed as new Board Members

Dodds commends further education colleges for supporting learners during COVID-19

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has commended Northern Ireland’s further education (FE) colleges for the action they have taken to maintain essential services and support learners during the COVID-19 crisis.

Rules on blood donation set to change

Changes to rules on blood donation will maintain the safety of the blood supply while allowing more people to donate.