Minister Mallon signs off on £6.5million Shimna Flood Alleviation Scheme

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today made the Appropriate Assessment in accordance with the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995, signed the Confirmation Order and determined that the £6.5 million Shimna River flood alleviation scheme should proceed.

Minister Swann praises work of Mental Health Staff

Health Minister Robin Swann has visited Holywell hospital to meet staff and show his appreciation to all Mental Health workforce in Northern Ireland.

Iconic Bangor Courthouse to be regenerated for the use of the local community

The transfer of ownership of Bangor’s iconic courthouse to the town’s Open House Festival has been finally completed, Justice Minister Naomi Long confirmed today.

Notice served to convert Independent Neurology Inquiry to a statutory Public Inquiry

Health Minister Robin Swann has advised the Assembly that he has served notice on the Chair of the Independent Neurology Inquiry (INI) converting the INI to a statutory Public Inquiry from 11 December 2020.

Contact tracing vital part of pandemic response – Ministers

Contact tracing is a cornerstone of our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ministers have said today.

The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Health Minister were speaking after they visited the Public Health Agency’s Contact Tracing Centre in Ballymena.

Following a tour of the tracing centre, the Ministers got a preview of a new public information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the new digital service.