Dodds announces 100 new jobs in first investment by US firm, Riskonnect

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Atlanta-headquartered risk management firm Riskonnect is creating 100 new jobs with a new FinTech Centre in Belfast.




Government must engage with devolved administrations on EU negotiations

The Devolved Governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have issued a joint call for the UK Government to engage with them on negotiations with the EU.




Finance Ministers call for serious engagement on UK Budget management

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy along with Finance Ministers from Wales and Scotland met together for the first time with the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay in London today. With the long-awaited UK Budget just a day away the scale of change to devolved budgets was top of the agenda.




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.




Minister announces major Job Fair for Belfast

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced a major Job Fair in Belfast this March.