Mallon announces budget allocation of £344.5 million funding for NI Water

Minister Mallon has allocated £344.5 million funding for essential water and sewerage services as part of her 2021/22 budget.




Rates discount deadline approaching

Domestic ratepayers are reminded that the deadline for the 4% discount if they pay their rate bill in full is Friday 9 July 2021.




Long welcomes recommissioning of Banbridge Courthouse

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the recommissioning of Banbridge Courthouse after an absence of five years.




Frew announces £180m investment in new training pathway with FE colleges

Economy Minister Paul Frew today announced an investment of £180million in the NI Traineeship, a new vocational education and training programme for people aged 16 and over.




Minister publishes consultation on protections for service animals

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has published a consultation on proposals to protect service animals whilst on active duty in Northern Ireland.