Extension to the term of office of a non-executive member of the Health and Social Care Board

Health Minister Robin Swann, has announced the extension to the term of a Non-Executive Member of the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB).  The HSCB arranges health and social services to meet the needs of the population of Northern Ireland.




Weir provides additional Pathway funding for early years education

An additional £900,000 will be available as part of the Pathway Fund budget so that all 169 eligible applicants can receive an award this year.




Views sought on pre-school education admissions criteria

A public consultation seeking views on pre-school admissions has been launched today.




Rate bills to issue in May

The Department of Finance has today announced that rate bills for 2021-22 will begin issuing at the end of May.




Community pharmacy commissioning plan agreed

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his support for a community pharmacy commissioning plan for 2021-22.