Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir visited Larne Harbour to hear about the ongoing work to tackle puppy smuggling.




O’Dowd announces £550,000 road improvement scheme for A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road, Kilkeel

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road, Kilkeel will commence on Monday 16 September 2024.




Lisburn company, CASC, wins £10m contract with world leading offshore wind companies

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Lisburn based engineering company CASC has secured contracts worth in excess of £10 million with the world’s largest companies in offshore renewable energy.




Minister O’Dowd meets new DVA vehicle test examiners and staff during a tour of the Newtownards Test Centre

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met a group of new vehicle examiners during a visit to DVA’s Newtownards Test Centre. They are among approximately 40 new recruits undergoing training following a recent recruitment competition.




Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan 2024/25

The Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2024/25 has today been published by the Department of Health.