Hargey announces £500 recognition payment for thousands of workers

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that as many as 4,500 workers who assisted some of the most vulnerable people in society throughout the pandemic are to receive a special recognition payment of up to £500.

Mallon announces £19 million 'Dark Arches' rail refurbishment project to begin

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £19 million major refurbishment of rail infrastructure for the Whiteabbey area will begin this week.

New era for public procurement as social value to be scored in government contracts – Murphy

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has today announced a new policy which will see mandatory scoring of social value within public procurement contracts.

Long introduces legislation to strengthen law on sexual offences and trafficking

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA today introduced legislative proposals to improve public safety by updating the law on sexual offending in Northern Ireland.

Organ Donation Bill takes first step in Assembly

Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed today’s first reading of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill as the latest step on the road to saving many lives in Northern Ireland.