The Department of Health today published the statistical report ‘Life Expectancy in Northern Ireland 2022-24’. The Department of Health are the official producers of life expectancy figures for Northern Ireland. This report presents the latest estimates of life expectancy, healthy life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy. The report explores the extent to which mortality within certain age groups and causes of death contribute to the observed variations in life expectancy over time, in addition to inequality gaps between sexes, deprivation levels, Health and Social Care Trusts and Local Government Districts.

Members of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received an update from the Department for Infrastructure regarding road maintenance and improvement works for the years 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement to the Assembly regarding my plans to bring forward a new Executive Disability Strategy for Northern Ireland.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the consultation on the Executive’s Disability Strategy, a key part of his drive to increase participation and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people.

The Executive has today agreed £104 million towards public sector pay awards and £162 million for capital allocations including for social housing, health and education as part of December monitoring round.