Lyons congratulates recipients of King’s Birthday Honours

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has congratulated people from Northern Ireland who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their contributions across the arts, sport, music, housing, charity, and voluntary and community sectors.

Public bodies celebrated for milestone achievement in Climate Change Reporting

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) marked the successful completion of the first reporting cycles under the Climate Change (Reporting Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 at an event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, on 11 June 2026.

Departmental Response to the Review of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published its Departmental Response to the independent Review of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).

Givan launches bespoke Curriculum Reform for Special Schools and Irish-medium education

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has announced plans for the design and development of new tailored curriculum frameworks for both Special and Irish-medium schools.

Minister praises staff during Omagh Hospital visit

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex and met staff and patients at its Regional Endoscopy Centre and Day Procedure Centre. The visit highlighted the contribution both services are making to help more people access assessment, diagnostics and treatment while supporting efforts to reduce regional waiting lists.