Mallon announces temporary changes to major planning application process to keep NI moving forward

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today announced changes to the process for major planning applications, temporarily removing the requirement to hold a public event as part of the pre application community consultation.




Minister confirms details of health pay awards

The Minister of Health, Robin Swann, today provided an important update on pay for health and social care staff.




Daily Covid-19 figures – 26 April 2020

The Department of Health confirms that today a further five people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19.




Daily Covid-19 figures – 25 April 2020

The Department of Health confirms that today a further sixteen people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19.




Rollover of 2020 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme into 2021

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced that in view of the cancellation of this year’s Gaeltacht Summer Courses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary scheme will be rolled over into 2021.