Bathing water results are worth making a splash about – Poots

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed news that more than half of our bathing waters are officially excellent – but he warned bathers and sun seekers not to use it as an excuse to flock to our beaches and flout Covid-19 measures.

Minister sets out scale of contact tracing operation

Testing and contact tracing will play a central role in unlocking the Coronavirus lockdown in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.

Economy Minister announces re-opening plan for hotels and other tourist accommodation

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced plans to allow hotels and other tourist accommodation to re-open from 20 July.

DAERA seeks views on future Further Education support and charging at CAFRE

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today launched a consultation document seeking the views of the public on how we support and fund Further Education at CAFRE.

Hargey praises volunteers’ contribution

As Volunteers’ Week gets underway Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has expressed her gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others.