‘A special and poignant day’ – Health Minister welcomes George Cross announcement

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has warmly welcomed the awarding of the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom.

Health Minister Opens £10m Mental Health Support Fund

Health Minister Robin Swann has formally opened a £10 million fund designed to assist charitable organisations offering support services to people with mental ill health.

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.