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The 37-year-old former Everton captain was excluded from the 26-man group despite his previous international record, while Sheffield United's loanee joins a window already marked by several injury exclusions.
The health minister stated he could not deliver the proposed salary uplift without a confirmed Stormont budget, as public services continue to run on contingency arrangements.
The Northern Ireland world number 13 has pulled out of the China event for personal reasons, adding to a series of missed tournaments this season.
North Belfast MP John Finucane says the government will release updated details next month following discussions on a joint framework with Dublin
The NI Index of Services reached a new series peak in the second quarter, while retail sales contracted and annual redundancies fell sharply compared to last year.
Dr Caoimhe Archibald announced the automatic reduction applies to roughly 860,000 households regardless of payment method or income level.
A life-extending medication previously rejected by NICE has now been authorised following a revised valuation framework and international trade agreements.
The one-off reduction will be applied automatically to bank payment customers, while pay-as-you-go users must avoid topping up with more than £112 of credit to receive the full amount in a single transaction.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has released a strategy outlining eight key actions to address the long-term decline of elasmobranch populations.
The Metrolink scheme to connect the city centre with the airport has seen its minimum budget rise from €7.16bn to €14.4bn, according to figures released by the Irish Department of Transport.
This report presents statistics on public transport operated by Translink in Northern Ireland.
The tournament, previously held in September, will now run from 1-4 July next year following the announcement of the season's full schedule.
The review confirms a major funding shortfall while the Executive outlines plans for payment reform
Gordon Lyons announced a shift from crisis response to prevention at a Housing Rights event in the Parliament Buildings.
The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed the renewal of roles for Stephen Mathews and Tom Irvine, whose terms begin on 12 September and conclude no later than 11 September 2030.
Captain Ciaran Smith named Player of the Match after his side defeated rivals 2-0 in a contest that kept Enniskillen Town United out of a third successive final.
Party chiefs from Derry, London and Cardiff gathered on Monday, with the Taoiseach warning that alignment with British political forces could undermine national cohesion
Premier League teenagers Ceadach O'Neill and Braiden Graham retain their places as Michael O'Neill names 28 players for the upcoming quadruple-header.
New data indicates a pause in hiring momentum, with temporary staff numbers dropping and hours worked falling despite a slight rise in total jobs.
Jon McConnell, who secured the 70kg title in Glasgow, is targeting success at the European Elite Championships starting this week in Sofia.
The triple lock mechanism ensures the benefit rises with inflation or earnings, whichever is greater, though tax exemptions remain unconfirmed.
The manager has selected a side featuring Paddy McNair and Jordan Thompson to face Georgia in Tbilisi and Hungary at Windsor Park.
Reports indicate potential candidates including former Inver Reds and Derry City boss Martin Lynch, though the Toronto Investment Group's planned takeover of Cliftonville remains a separate development.
The head coach has agreed to a long-term extension following the club's sixth-place finish in the Top 14 last season.
