New era for public procurement as social value to be scored in government contracts – Murphy

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has today announced a new policy which will see mandatory scoring of social value within public procurement contracts.

Long introduces legislation to strengthen law on sexual offences and trafficking

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA today introduced legislative proposals to improve public safety by updating the law on sexual offending in Northern Ireland.

Organ Donation Bill takes first step in Assembly

Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed today’s first reading of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill as the latest step on the road to saving many lives in Northern Ireland.

Statement from First Minister and deputy First Minister on George Cross award for HSC

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have commended our Health and Social Care workers following news of the receipt of the George Cross award.

June stocking of Departmental waters

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2021: