Dodds welcomes easing of restrictions on visits to Belfast and Portadown

Economy Minister today hailed the reopening of retail, outdoor hospitality and some tourism accommodation as “another significant milestone as we move out of lockdown”.




Minister welcomes Fresh Start funding for community based projects

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed funding of almost £1million to ensure the continued delivery of her Department’s contribution to the Fresh Start initiative.




Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (January – March 2021)

The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of January, February and March 2021.




Minister Hargey provides more opportunities for local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is changing legislation to enable local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds by selling tickets online.




Appointment of DE members to the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) and its Diocesan Education Committees (DECs)

The Minister of Education has announced the appointment of 10 new members to the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools and its Diocesan Education Committees, as follows: