Minister opens fifth application to EFS with visit to local farm

Minister for Environment Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has opened the fifth intake to the Environmental Farming Scheme with a visit to a farm in Downpatrick to see first-hand what can be achieved through the scheme.

Road resurfacing scheme for C191 Kennedies Road, Tynan

A £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for Kennedies Road, Tynan will commence on 18 August 2021

Self-isolation rule change takes effect

Changes to COVID-19 self-isolation rules will change from today (Monday) for people who are fully vaccinated.

Swann condemns “anti-vax” disruption at clinic

Health Minister Robin Swann has condemned disruption by anti-vaccine protesters at a walk-in clinic for new and expectant mothers.

Multisensory centre making a positive difference to rural community – Poots

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited a multisensory centre for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities to see how a grant of almost £40,000 is being invested.