Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released

Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2019 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Health Minister comments on ED waiting times

The Minister said: “These figures are simply not good enough. The people of Northern Ireland deserve better. I have written to the chief executives of each of the Trusts, requesting detailed assessments of the situation.

Poor farm prices have made 2019 a difficult year for farmers – Poots

Our farmers should be properly rewarded for the high quality produce that they provide, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA said today.

Health Minister comments on COPNI publication on Dunmurry Manor Care Home

Much more needs to be done to restore public confidence in care home provision in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.

DVA UPDATE – Minister Mallon confirms two new lifts are being installed to provide additional capacity

Minister Mallon said: “I have already said that I want to see urgent progress on carrying out MOT tests and I am pleased to confirm that two new lifts are being installed to provide additional capacity – one in Belfast and one in Newbuildings, Derry.