Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 25 – 31 October 2020

The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).




Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Cheshire

Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has issued a further warning to all poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following confirmation that the strain of Avian Influenza found in Cheshire, is highly pathogenic.




Murphy welcomes £400 million uplift for Executive and support for workers

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from the Chancellor which provides a £400 million Barnett guarantee uplift for the Executive and confirmation the Furlough scheme will be extended until March 2021 and the self-employed scheme up to April 2021.




Mallon announces feasibility study to enhance rail services in the North West

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has commissioned a feasibility study to consider the introduction of half hourly train services on the Derry – Belfast railway line.




Survey of Further Education College Leavers Report published

The Department for the Economy has today published the following research report: Survey of Further Education College Leavers: Academic Year 2018/19.