Minister confirms extension of free public transport for healthcare workers scheme to 31 August 2021

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that the temporary scheme to provide free travel for health care staff on public transport services will be extended to 31 August 2021 after which time normal charging will resume.

Statement on Executive decisions – 29 July 2021

Following careful consideration of the public health situation and wider societal context, the Executive has today agreed a number of changes to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Visitors to Hillsborough Forest will benefit from £2million investment

Visitors to Hillsborough Forest Park will benefit from new facilities following the completion of phase one of redevelopment works, Rural Development Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.

Economy Minister awards contract for delivery of High Street Scheme

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the contract for the delivery of the High Street Scheme (HSS) has been awarded to Prepaid Financial Services (PFS).

Minister opens new Viewpoint during visit to north Antrim coast

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened the newly redeveloped Magheracross Viewpoint site between Portrush and Bushmills and made a visit to Portaneevy Viewpoint on the International Appalachian Trail near Ballintoy on the north Antrim coast.