Minister Hargey announces plans for further public realm improvements in Belfast city centre

Design work is to get underway on plans to upgrade five key streets in Belfast city centre, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced.




Minister Mallon to host housing and infrastructure summit

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon will host a housing and infrastructure summit on Thursday 12 March. This meeting will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the importance of infrastructure in delivering much needed homes and helping to connect communities to opportunities.




Foster and O’Neill cancel trip to Washington to deal with Covid-19 response

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have cancelled their planned trip to Washington for the St Patrick’s celebrations to support the ongoing efforts to deal with Covid-19.




Nursing report points to a new era for the profession – Swann

Health Minister Robin Swann today launched the Nursing and Midwifery Task Group Report at the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC) annual conference.




Mallon Signals Green Light for Tougher Driving Penalties for Mobile Phone Use

The Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon has today announced her intention to legislate for higher penalty points and fines for drivers who use a handheld mobile phone when driving.