Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the recommissioning of Banbridge Courthouse after an absence of five years.

Economy Minister Paul Frew today announced an investment of £180million in the NI Traineeship, a new vocational education and training programme for people aged 16 and over.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s approval to her request for amendments to existing Universal Credit (UC) regulations which pave the way for upfront childcare costs.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has written to the Secretary of State George Eustice to express his strong opposition to the prospect of a zero tariff, zero quota Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia.

A £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards will commence on Monday 7 June 2021.