Following simple steps and checks when driving vehicles in the workplace can help reduce deaths and injuries at work. That was the message today as Economy Minister Conor Murphy endorsed the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) ‘Drive Danger Out’ campaign at an event in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Since 2012, 36 […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has started a two-day visit to Germany to strengthen trade relations and explore new opportunities in a range of high-potential sectors. Speaking from Berlin, Minister Murphy says, “Germany is the largest economy in Europe and one of the largest globally. “The north’s dual market access puts us in prime […]
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir recently visited Larne Harbour to hear about the ongoing work to tackle puppy smuggling. The Minister met with members of the multi-agency enforcement Paws for Thought Group and had the opportunity to hear first-hand how this joined-up approach is helping combat the illegal breeding and […]
DAERA has extended the switchover date when the ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used to 30 June 2025. From that date, only ‘XI’ prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep and goats. New ‘XI’ prefixed livestock tags have been available to purchase from tag suppliers since 24 June […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced his intention to offer greater financial support for graduate entry medical students from 2025/26. From the 2025/26 academic year, the Minister intends for students at the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University’s Derry campus to be able to access a Government loan for tuition fees. The […]
Restorative justice can bring transformational change and healing for victims, perpetrators and communities across the criminal justice spectrum. This was the message delivered by Justice Minister Naomi Long at the second Northern Ireland annual Restorative Justice Council conference held in Belfast. With the theme this year ‘Breaking the Cycle’, the conference provided a […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged young people to make their voices heard on decisions that impact them, now and in the future. He was speaking following a meeting with the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, and representatives of the NICCY Youth Panel where they discussed issues of particular […]
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hosted a reception at Parliament Buildings to recognise motorbike rider Michael Dunlop’s latest record-breaking triumphs. Earlier this year, Michael set the new all-time wins record at the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with his 27th race success around the Mountain Circuit, surpassing his Uncle Joey’s record. Michael beat […]
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons has announced that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will be reintroducing an extended opening on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm. This service change commenced on Thursday 12 September and will continue until the end of November 2024 when the effectiveness of late-night opening will be reviewed. […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the amalgamation of Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. The Minister comments, “My Department has worked closely with Chartered Accountants Ireland over recent months to help facilitate this change and we have now paved the way for the creation of the […]
