Statement from Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill on the death of John Hume

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have expressed their sadness following news of the death of John Hume.

£800,000 Access and Inclusion Programme launched

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Rural Minister Edwin Poots today jointly launched this year’s Access and Inclusion Programme.

Minister announces £150,000 Water Quality Improvement initiative

Minister Poots has announced an £150,000 Water Quality Improvement strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition, to support water quality projects across Northern Ireland.

Student nurses and midwives commended for contribution during pandemic

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked the nursing and midwifery students for their response to the Covid-19 emergency.

Long welcomes next phase of prisons’ recovery plan

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a further easing of prison restrictions related to Covid-19, which will allow the recommencement of pre-release testing.