Dodds announces investment by US tech-enabled commercial real estate company SquareFoot

Economy Minister Diane Dodds joined New York-based commercial real estate company, SquareFoot, to announce the setting up of its new software development centre in Belfast.




Students, saplings and saving the planet

DAERA’s largest ever public tree planting event has taken place today as around 400 school pupils planted 1,000 broadleaf trees as part of the new ‘Forests For Our Future’ programme.




Mallon Signals Green Light for Tougher Driving Penalties for Mobile Phone Use

The Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon has today announced her intention to legislate for higher penalty points and fines for drivers who use a handheld mobile phone when driving.




Time to promote excellent relationships with the US – Dodds

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has arrived in the United States for the start of a wide ranging programme of events in New York and Washington.




Latest update on coronavirus (Covid-19)

Five new presumptive positive results for coronavirus (Covid-19) have been recorded in Northern Ireland, bringing the total to 12 since testing began.