New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in health and social care settings in Northern Ireland will come into effect from this Friday, 7 May 2021, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.

A £2million Environmental Challenge Fund, launched by Environment Minister Edwin Poots last week, is now open for applications.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has today launched a consultation on proposals to provide the arrangements for funding mediation in civil cases where legal aid has been granted.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the recently installed bicycle repair station at Lagan Valley Island on the Lagan Towpath.

Health Minister Robin Swann today announced plans to establish a Social Care Fair Work Forum – to support and develop Northern Ireland’s social care workforce.