Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted key areas of progress during another very challenging year for health and social care services in Northern Ireland.

In September 2024, the Education Minister announced a Taskforce to identify solutions to better support the Controlled Schools sector. The Taskforce was chaired by Mr Mark Baker, Chief Executive of the Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) and it comprised of senior representatives from the Education Authority (EA) and the Department of Education.

John O’Dowd has reflected on his first year as Infrastructure Minister.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that his department’s Developing Women in the Community Programme Phase Three is now open for applications.

On the anniversary of the restoration of the NI Assembly and Executive, Justice Minister Naomi Long has reflected on achievements this year.