New support grant scheme for patients

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme, a £500,000 fund enabling voluntary and community organisations to provide practical and emotional support to people awaiting treatment on Health and Social Care (HSC) waiting lists.

STATEMENT: Concerns raised on NI Water contracts

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has welcomed confirmation from NI Water that it will be in a position to advise of the publication date of independent reports into a number of allegations raised by an external contractor after its Board meeting on 18 December 2025.

Department submits Proposal for Application Notice for Outline Planning Application at Fort George

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced his department has submitted the Proposal for Application Notice (PAN) in relation to an application for Outline Planning for the Fort George site in Londonderry.

Opt-In to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme Now!

Farmers have been urged to opt into the latest phase of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme.

Minister Kimmins welcomes Shared Island funding towards cross border greenways and emergency flood response

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an announcement from the Irish Government providing up to €2 million towards a Shared Island Greenways Fund.