Statement by DoH Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar

Statement by DoH Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar following the Education Authority’s decision to close down summer schools for children with special educational needs.




Minister welcomes latest Economic Output Figures for the north – March 2026

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the latest economic output statistics published by NISRA today.




Lyons announces start of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the commencement of construction on the Shankill Gateway Public Realm scheme.




Long announces £389k of additional funding for projects under the Assets Recovery Community Scheme in 2025/2026

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced further funding worth £389k for projects supported through the Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).




Extension of Appointments of the Governor and Members to the Management Committee of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has extended the appointments of the Governor and two members of the Management Committee of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) with effect from 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2026.