Swann receives Covid-19 vaccine and urges public do same

Health Minister Robin Swann received his first Astra Zeneca vaccine today at a community pharmacy in Ballymena.




Dodds announces consultation on a new Northern Ireland Energy Strategy

The drive towards net zero carbon and affordable energy will provide opportunities to create jobs and encourage investment.




Northern Ireland vaccination programme expanded to 45-49 age group

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been extended to people in the 45-49 age bracket.




Northern Ireland Racial Equality Indicators Report: 2014 – 2019

The Executive Office today published ‘Northern Ireland Racial Equality Indicators Report: 2014 – 2019’. The report presents data measuring the progress of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015 – 2025 on four key outcome areas: equality of service provision; combating prejudice, racism and hate crime; participation, representation, and belonging; and, respecting cultural diversity.




Poots confirms £2million in cash already hitting bank accounts of pig and poultry producers

Farming Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed that almost £2million of Covid support funding has been paid out to just over 100 pig and poultry producers.