Farm Safety Week 2020: Ministers urge farming community to ‘stay safe to stay alive’

During the 8th annual Farm Safety Week, the Ministers met with Co Tyrone man William Sayers who came close to losing his life as a 12-year-old boy when he lost his arm after his coat became entangled in a tractor shaft as he helped to spread slurry on family land.




Statement on HMS Caroline

A Department for the Economy spokesperson said: “The Minister recognises the huge importance of HMS Caroline (HMSC) as part of our maritime history, and the importance of remembering and honouring the sacrifices made by those who served in the Navy during the First World War.




Dodds welcomes announcement of Aer Lingus base at George Best Belfast City Airport

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed today’s announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best Belfast City Airport.




Statement on latest ED waiting time statistics

Commenting on the publication of Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics for April to June 2020, Health Minister Robin Swann stated:




Dodds commends innovation and ingenuity of Mid-Ulster manufacturing companies

Economy Minister Diane Dodds yesterday visited Bloc Blinds in Magherafelt and Moyola Precision Engineering in Castledawson.