Education Minister announces continuation of Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will continue into 2026-27. read more
Politics
Kimmins congratulates DfI teams following success at the CIHT Awards
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has congratulated teams across the department who have had their work recognised for excellence and innovation at a prestigious industry awards ceremony. read more
war on Iran shows dependence on fossil fuels makes economies vulnerable to oil shocks
11 March 2026 / 10 March 2026 by Andrew Bell Responding to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) finding that the cost of Net Zero is less than the cost… read more
Protecting Children Online
Tech companies have for far too long treated children as data to be mined rather than young people to be protected. They have let harmful content roam free on their sites from perpetuating negative body image to amplifying extreme and … read more
Infrastructure Minister and Chief Planner selected as The Planner’s Women of Influence for 2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Department’s Chief Planner Rosemary Daly have been recognised as The Planner’s Women of Influence for 2026. read more