13 Aug, 2021 Newton calls for CPR training in post-primary schools DUP MLA Robin Newton has asked the Minister of Education to consider the introduction of CPR training for post-primary pupils in Northern Ireland.
12 Aug, 2021 Clarke calls for investigation into latest paramilitary display at funeral DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke has called for the PSNI to investigate events at a funeral in Belfast. Photographs show a masked man apparently firing shots over the coffin of former INLA terrorist James McWilliams outside St Peter’s Cathedral on Divis Street.
12 Aug, 2021 McIlveen welcomes further lifting of COVID restrictions on schools Schools will no longer be required to use formal bubbles following an agreement by the Executive today.
12 Aug, 2021 First Minister comments on relaxation of restrictions Lagan Valley MLA and First Minister Paul Givan speaking after today's meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive.
12 Aug, 2021 Lyons announces extension to the term of NI Screen Chair Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an extension to the term of the Chair of NI Screen, Dame Rotha Johnston. The tenure has been extended from 1 July 2021 until 31 December 2021. This extension was made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland. More information is available at https://www.publicappointmentsni.org/ .
12 Aug, 2021 Concern over closure of NSPCC centres DUP MP Carla Lockhart and Foyle MLA Gary Middleton have expressed deep concern at the confirmed closures of NSPCC centres in Craigavon and Londonderry. The children’s charity are proposing to focus services in Belfast and move away from recovery services towards early intervention.
12 Aug, 2021 Minister visits Antrim Hills to see DAERA-funded RSPB project Environment Minister Edwin Poots was in Glenwherry today to meet RSPB NI and visit one of the projects that has benefited from funding through his Department’s Environment Fund.
12 Aug, 2021 Congratulations to GCSE students across Northern Ireland Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern Ireland who received their results today.
11 Aug, 2021 Minister Poots visits Wrightbus to discuss their plans for green hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited Wrightbus in Ballymena to discuss their ambitious plans for a hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland.
11 Aug, 2021 Economy Minister praises the resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland’s businesses The Economy Minister has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the economy as he praised the resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland’s businesses.