Work Quality in Northern Ireland Statistics – Additional Indicators

The latest Work Quality statistical publication was published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This report contains analysis for six additional work quality indicators: accidents at work, underemployment, trade union membership, participation in training, overtime (paid and unpaid) and zero-hours contracts.

Lyons: Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest for Northern Ireland launched

Communities Minister Gordan Lyons has launched the updated Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest for Northern Ireland.

Givan establishes Curriculum Taskforce Advisory Committee

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has today announced the membership of the Curriculum Taskforce Advisory Committee (TAC) that will spearhead the ambitious programme of curriculum reform in Northern Ireland.

Minister Muir witnesses zero-emission innovation during Wrightbus visit

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Wrightbus’ Ballymena headquarters to see first-hand the company’s pioneering work in zero-emission transport and its contribution to Northern Ireland’s green economy

Temporary advice against bathing removed at Benone

Temporary advice against bathing at Benone Beach has been removed today (27 August 2025) after monitoring indicated that blue-green algae was no longer a risk.