Public sector workers in Republic of Ireland launch strike over pay dispute
Health, education and council staff have joined Fórsa union members in walkouts as more than 100,000 employees move to work-to-rule measures
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons unveils next phase of £9m grassroots football investment
Seven local clubs and councils have been selected to move forward with due diligence checks on their proposed facilities projects.
Groundwater quality statistics for Northern Ireland show decline in chemical status
The 2026 report reveals fewer groundwater bodies achieved good overall status compared to the previous year, despite quantitative levels remaining stable.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins sets date for Newry Inner City Greenway consultation
Early engagement on the Active Travel Signature Scheme begins in October as officials outline contact details for public feedback.
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald unveils £11.7m pharmaceutical innovation fund
The Northern Ireland Executive has secured its first project under a £30million allocation for the Belfast-Derry Innovation Corridor, with Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University leading the initiative.
Negotiations continue at Hillsborough Castle as Drumcree march faces fresh legal challenge
Talks between the Portadown Orange Order and residents of Garvaghy Road remain in progress despite a stalemate, while new court action seeks to block the parade.
DAERA Minister outlines funding route for landscape restoration on farms
Andrew Muir confirmed the Farming with Nature Landscape Projects Scheme will open to proposals in November, backed by Resource and Capital funds.
Inquiry hears critical CCTV footage missing from checkpoint used by suspected Omagh bombers
Twenty-two minutes of video evidence regarding the vehicle crossing into Northern Ireland could not be located during Royal Ulster Constabulary investigations