Education Minister appoints Members to the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the appointment of four new members of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment, alongside one returning member for a second term, following a public appointments competition.

Murphy announces 20% increase in student maintenance loans from 2025/26

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans from academic year 2025/26.

Hospital reconfiguration framework – further public events scheduled

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is inviting people to attend upcoming public events as part of the consultation on the hospital reconfiguration framework.

O’Dowd meets graduates of Department’s first Skills Academy

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met graduates of the Department for Infrastructure’s (DfI) first Skills Academy.

Call for Evidence: Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland

The Independent Panel appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched a Call for Evidence seeking views on the current environmental governance arrangements in Northern Ireland and options for improvement.