Nesbitt reflects on challenges and progress

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted key areas of progress during another very challenging year for health and social care services in Northern Ireland.




Education Minister announces dedicated support arrangements for controlled schools

In September 2024, the Education Minister announced a Taskforce to identify solutions to better support the Controlled Schools sector. The Taskforce was chaired by Mr Mark Baker, Chief Executive of the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) and it comprised of senior representatives from the Education Authority (EA) and the Department of Education.




Hospital reconfiguration framework – further public events scheduled

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is inviting people to attend upcoming public events as part of the consultation on the hospital reconfiguration framework.




O’Dowd meets graduates of Department’s first Skills Academy

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met graduates of the Department for Infrastructure’s (DfI) first Skills Academy.




Call for Evidence: Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland

The Independent Panel appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched a Call for Evidence seeking views on the current environmental governance arrangements in Northern Ireland and options for improvement.