An investment of £283,000 will improve services and outdoor space for the Ards and North Down community of Kircubbin, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said.

The Department of Finance has launched a public consultation on changing two aspects of local Marriage Law.

An integrated truth investigation, including a statutory public inquiry, is among the major steps forward on mother and baby institutions and Magdalene Laundries announced by the Executive today.

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the JCVI recommendation to extend the COVID-19 vaccine booster to the 40-49-year-old age group.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has confirmed that payments to protect people from the ‘bedroom tax’ and Tory government welfare cuts will be extended for a further three years.