Murphy to ban onshore oil and gas exploration

Today the Executive endorsed Economy Minister Conor Murphy’s proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the north.




Minister invites public to share views on Hospital Network proposals

The Health Minister is encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to respond to the ongoing consultation on the reconfiguration framework for hospitals.




Murphy launches Social Enterprise Action Plan

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a three-year Social Enterprise Action Plan.




O’Dowd approves pay award for NI Water staff

NI Water employees look set to receive a pay award of 5%, following initial approval of the uplift by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd.




Public urged to think before getting a pet this Christmas

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and the Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) are urging the public to think carefully before getting a pet this Christmas.