Dodds announces extension of payments under business support schemes

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced that payments will be extended under two business support schemes.




Extended period of role-shadowing for this year’s newly qualifying medical students

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced nearly £160,000 of additional funding as part of a UK-wide initiative to support final year medical students preparing for transition into the Health and Social Care workforce.




£480,000 road resurfacing scheme for A28 Killylea Road, Armagh

A £480,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme to include drainage improvements will commence on Monday 12 April 2021.




Harm caused by alcohol remains key challenge – Swann

Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that the harm related to alcohol use remains a key public health challenge.




Three vaccination landmarks in a single day

Northern Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme has passed three landmarks in just one day.