Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the enduring links between Northern Ireland and the United States and the increased focus this St Patrick’s Day on the contribution of people from Ulster.

Following discussions this evening on rising energy prices with the British Government, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said it was essential that any planned intervention was “meaningful, targeted, and delivered without delay.”

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed today’s news that global technology company Version 1 plans to expand its Northern Ireland headcount over the next three years, creating approximately 400 new roles.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has been promoting our world class screen sector directly to major US studios during a series of meetings with senior decision makers in Los Angeles.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has extended the public consultation for the draft Nature Recovery Strategy by four weeks to 15 April 2026.