Applications sought for membership of the Independent Review of Education Panel

The Department of Education (DE) has launched a competition to appoint a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and three Members of the Independent Review of Education Panel.




Hargey welcomes £480,000 Covid funding reaching communities in need

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed an investment of almost half a million pounds for arts, culture and heritage projects in communities in need.




Wastewater surveillance system underway

Creating a long-term tracking system for coronavirus levels in the community through wastewater surveillance is now possible as a result of DAERA research funding.




Vaccine programme extended to 60-64 year olds

The vaccine programme has been extended to include people aged 60-64.




Communities Minister launches public consultation on a new Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched an eight week public consultation on a new Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity.