January 26 stocking of Departmental waters

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in January 2026:

First Minister and deputy First Minister welcome Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland to Stormont Castle

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today welcomed Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland, to Stormont Castle during her visit to Belfast.

Long: Sexual abuse relies on stigma and fear to remain hidden

The Justice Minister told a conference in Belfast today that confronting sexual abuse requires everyone to play their part.

Kimmins welcomes new trainee planners

Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed eleven new trainee planners as they embark on the first term of their programme at Belfast Metropolitan College.

Dedicated Controlled Schools’ Unit launched

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed the formal launch of the Education Authority’s Controlled Schools’ Unit (CSU).