Mallon to extend Theory Test Pass Certificates for learner drivers.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today confirmed that the Driving Licence Regulations will be amended under Article 5(3) of the Road Traffic (NI) Order 1981 to extend the validity of theory test pass certificates for learner drivers during the Covid-19 crisis.




Finance Minister responds to Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the additional £155m of funding towards the COVID-19 response but has warned it does not go far enough. 




Resurfacing scheme for Knocknashinna Road, Downpatrick

Knocknashinna Road, Downpatrick will benefit from a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme which is due to commence on Monday 20 July 2020.




Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (7 July 2020)

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.




Consultation launched to amend human trafficking legislation

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation to amend human trafficking legislation.