Temporary weekly publication of high level children’s social care statistics during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Health (DoH) has today published high level children’s social care statistics in relation to number of children who are currently on the Child Protection Register and number of children who are currently in care (looked after children).



Poots thanks farmers and agents for submitting 24,494 Single Applications on time

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 24,494 Single Applications were received by midnight on 15 May 2020.



Sydenham Bypass to be closed this weekend

A resurfacing scheme on a section of the Sydenham Bypass, Belfast, between Dee Street and George Best Belfast City Airport will re-commence on Friday 22 May 2020.



£40million NI Micro-business Hardship Fund opens to applications today

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that the £40m NI Micro-business Hardship Fund will open to applications at 6 pm today (20 May).



Appointment of Non-Executive Chair & Non-Executive Social Work Professional Member to the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency

Health Minister Robin Swann, has announced the appointment of a Non-Executive Chair and a Non-Executive Social Work Professional Member to the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency (NIGALA).