Minister visits farm of UFU President

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited the farm of UFU President, Mr Victor Chestnutt, to see for himself some of the range of positive environmental measures that have been put in place.

Hargey welcomes first steps to live music returning

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed today’s (1 July) decision to relax restrictions on live music.

Extension of term of appointment of Attorney General

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have agreed to extend the appointment of Dame Brenda King as Attorney General for Northern Ireland for a period of one year.

Department of Health welcomes RQIA Report

The Department of Health has welcomed the publication of the RQIA review into governance arrangements in independent hospitals and hospices.

Vaccine jab appeal to young people – and their parents

Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser have underlined the importance of as many people as possible getting vaccinated against Covid-19.