World first gonorrhoea vaccination programme approved for Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has approved the roll out of a targeted vaccination programme against gonorrhoea in Northern Ireland.




Long extends current term of Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime

Geraldine Hanna will remain as Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime in Northern Ireland for a further two years, the Justice Minister has announced.




Publication of FPS General Medical Services for Northern Ireland, Annual Statistics 2024/25

The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation has today published its General Medical Services for Northern Ireland, Annual Statistics 2024/25. 




Infrastructure Minister brings forward legislation to improve how we manage our water

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed Executive approval to bring forward updated legislation for water, sustainable drainage and flood management.




Downpatrick Flood Study published

A computerised simulation of possible flooding scenarios in Downpatrick has been used to help find the best way of reducing the risk of similar scenes to those witnessed in Autumn 2023, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said.