Appointments to the NI Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC)

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have appointed Dr Geraldine O’Hare and Mr Peter Osborne as Lay Members to the NI Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC).

Northern Ireland Inter-Departmental Business Register Statistics, 2026

The latest Northern Ireland Inter-Departmental Business Register (IDBR) statistics were released this morning by NISRA. The bulletin, including interactive charts, can be accessed on the NISRA website.

Givan launches consultation on new direction for youth services

Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a public consultation on a new draft policy setting out a strategic direction for youth services for children and young-people aged 4 to 25.

Givan: Every effort should be made to minimise disruption to teaching and learning

Education Minister Paul Givan has strongly condemned the incidents of violence and the potential for further disruption.

First Minister, deputy First Minister and Economy Minister announce the creation of over 340 new jobs at Kainos to help it to expand its AI work for customers

First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have announced that UK technology company Kainos is creating 341 new jobs here over the next three years.