Murphy Strengthens Ministerial Standards and sets up independent civil service disciplinary panel

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has strengthened governance and accountability arrangements for Ministers and established an external, independent panel to identify any potential misconduct by civil servants in relation to the findings of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Inquiry.

Justice Minister announces changes to the AccessNI filtering scheme

Justice Minister, Naomi Long MLA today announced changes to the AccessNI scheme that will ensure only relevant and appropriate criminal record information will be disclosed on certificates.

DAERA Minister hosts COVID-19 summit with the agri-food industry

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has hosted a summit with representatives from the agri-food industry to discuss contingency planning and the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education Minister issues COVID-19 guidance to educational settings

Education Minister Peter Weir has today issued guidance to schools and other educational settings in Northern Ireland.

Statement from the Executive on Covid-19 response

The Executive has agreed to introduce a package of measures in the weeks ahead to do everything we can to mitigate against the worst effects of Covid-19 and protect the most vulnerable in society.