Ministers launch appointments competition for Language Commissioners and Office of Identity and Cultural Expression

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the launch of a competition to appoint an Irish Language Commissioner and a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and Ulster British tradition.



More than 8,000 pupils to particpate in phone-free pilot

Education Minister, Paul Givan has today announced that more than 8,000 young people from nine schools across Northern Ireland will participate in a phone-free pilot.



Minister announces £1.2m investment for regeneration project within Londonderry’s historic walled city

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a grant of £1.2million for the purchase of the former ‘Austins’ department store in the heart of Londonderry’s historic city centre. Austins is a landmark listed building that occupies a prime location, but which has lain vacant for the last nine years.



Minister Muir announces the opening of the 2025 Single Application and a change to the Entitlement Transfer Period

Minister Muir announces the opening of the 2025 Single Application and a change to the Entitlement Transfer Period



Infrastructure Minister appoints three Non-Executive Members to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority

Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins has appointed Joanne Jennings, Jane Chambers, and Alistair Eagles, to serve first terms as Non-Executive Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.