Over 70 men have now received pioneering robotic Aquablation surgery since May 2025, marking a major leap forward in how prostate conditions are treated across Northern Ireland.

Following the December monitoring round, the Justice Minister has confirmed funding for PSNI recruitment and the full recommended pay uplift for police officers will now be available.

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has launched a new literacy framework for primary schools aimed at strengthening literacy practice across Northern Ireland.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said:

DAERA has announced plans to allow some animal movements in the wake of the recent incursion of Bluetongue virus (BTV), in the context of scientific advice, ongoing surveillance data and consultation in recent days with GB authorities and stakeholders.