Publication of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
A major international study of educational achievement has been published today. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
DAERA issues Direct Payments to 99% of farmers on day one
Full or balance direct payments have commenced with 99% (23,609) of NI farmers having their payment released today, bringing the total issued since October to £281million. read more
Department of Health statement on industrial action impact
The Department’s offer of an independent conciliation process on this dispute stands. As we have been saying for some time, we simply don’t have the money or authority to resolve this impasse, and we strongly believe that patients should not be the one… read more
Department asks trade unions to pause on industrial action
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly has publicly appealed to trade unions to pause industrial action and enter into an independent conciliation process. read more
UPDATE: £475,000 resurfacing scheme for Millisle Road, Donaghadee
The £475,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A2 Millisle Road, Donaghadee which commenced on Monday 21 October 2019 is entering its next phase. read more