Northern Ireland utility companies ‘could be contributing to road deterioration’
The Public Accounts Committee says the burden of maintenance costs associated with over 50,000 road openings and reinstatements…
Executive must help fill growth fund shortfall, Northern Ireland Secretary says
In 2023, EU funding to charities and community groups in Northern Ireland from its European Social Fund (ESF)…
Minister announces above-inflation rise in regional domestic rates as Cost of Living crisis continues
John O’Dowd said the rise reflects “the cost of living pressures felt by households” Finance Minister John O’Dowd…
Northern Ireland academic selection “negatively impacting children”, Stormont told – The Irish News
Academic selection is “negatively impacting children”, the Northern Ireland Assembly has heard. Sinn Fein MLA Cathy Mason urged…
Have your say on Northern Ireland’s new driving licensing rules
The rules are set to come into force from October The new rules are set to come in…
Northern Ireland’s £300m private healthcare spend ‘draining capacity’ – The Irish News
Over £300m spent by NI health trusts on private providers in the last five years is “draining capacity”…
DUP Communities minister requested meeting to ‘express concern’ over asylum seekers’ impact on housing market – The Irish News
DUP Communities minister Gordon Lyons held a meeting with a Home Office contractor which organises accommodation for asylum…
The number of people who lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2025
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged people to focus on road safety as 2026 gets underway. Road closure…
Understanding a conflict requires exposure to more than one narrative
“A minister can’t be blamed for wanting to see things first-hand. But he can be judged on how…
‘We deserve better’ – Charities urge Northern Ireland executive to drop ‘harmful’ anti-poverty strategy
Almost 50 charities and anti-poverty organisations have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to withdraw its draft strategy…
Northern Ireland Executive unanimously extends ban on puberty blockers
The Northern Ireland Executive has extended a ban on the prescription of puberty blockers for under-18s, a move…
Sunak ‘not interested’ in accepting returned asylum seekers from Ireland
Sunak ‘not interested’ in accepting returned asylum seekers from Ireland a Ukrainian Refugee plays Irish music at a…