Minister Hargey builds up social housing stock

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that 2,403 new social homes were started in 2020/21 – almost 30% more than the target for the year (1,850 units).




Have your say on how to protect and improve the water environment in Northern Ireland

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has published the draft third cycle River Basin Management Plan for public consultation.




Minister announces major new health service support funds

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the establishment of new grant schemes for cancer and mental health charities and a Carers Support Fund.




Dodds announces third Microsoft Assured Skills Academy

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced 20 high quality training places on an Assured Skills Academy with Microsoft.




Mallon progresses Ballynahinch Bypass

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon today confirmed her intention to make the Direction Order for the Ballynahinch Bypass scheme.