Community groups and other organisations in East Antrim can now apply for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme, offering grants up to €100,000 (approximately £87,000) for local projects that build cross‑community or cross‑border connections. The programme has been shaped to make funding easier to access, with clear guidance and one‑to‑one support for applicants. The first general funding round closes in June for 2026, so please register your interest today . Find out

Minister's Answer The inquiry will open as soon as possible after the relevant primary and secondary legislation comes into force. In my initial answer, I outlined how the time frame for the primary and secondary legislation is progressing well at this stage.Victims and survivors have been at the heart of the process from the beginning. There are many things that they would like. We need to ensure that every aspect is independent so that they and, indeed, wider society can ha

Minister's Answer The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence TA943 - Hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in Type 1 diabetes, has been endorsed as applicable to Northern Ireland. Subsequently, I supported the establishment of a clinical working group to work with relevant stakeholders across Health and Social Care to develop a five-year implementation plan, outlining an appropriate timescale for rollout. Similar to other nations, service del

Minister's Answer Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. We are acutely aware that children and young people are amongst the most vulnerable groups using our roads, particularly around schools. The introduction of part-time 20mph zones at schools across the north is a significant intervention that has helped to ensure that children, parents and staff feel

Minister's Answer Relevant guidance is kept under regular review as to its continuing effectiveness.

I share the concern of consitutents regarding the timing of roadworks on the junction of the Old Carrick Road and the Monkstown Road, Newtownabbey, that start on Monday 2nd March. However after an in depth conversation with DfI, I have been made aware that these are essential works as the traffic light loops are in shallow ground and are breaking up, which is reducing the efficiency of the junction. The work will start on 02/03/26 and will finish on 24/03/26 and will be limit

Recently several parents have been in touch with me regarding overdue childhood vaccinations, and the process of receiving these via their GP. I have written to the Minister to ask what the process is. Childhood vaccinations are provided by GPs to children registered with their practice. However, I have been made aware of cases where children have waited many months, with parents struggling to get clear information, timescales, or a plan. Practices are regularly informed by C

Minister's Answer Childhood vaccinations are provided by GPs to children registered with their practice. There have been several recent changes in the childhood vaccination schedule, and information has been provided to inform GPs and their practice teams about the new schedule, including through on-line training, and via workshops. Childhood vaccinations are currently recorded on the Child Health System (CHS), which is also used to schedule vaccination appointments. The P

Minister's Answer Ministers are not required to recuse themselves from discussion, and as such there is no recorded information in relation to recusals. Ministers are required to declare an interest where they are proposing or supporting an action which is likely to, or perceived to, have a direct benefit to themselves or to another person or organisation with whom they have a close personal relationship or interest. Such an interest was declared by the deputy First Minister

There will be a line Closure between Carrickfergus and Larne Harbour this weekend (21st & 22nd Feb) and next weekend (28th Feb & 1st March) Rail replacement bus services will serve main road bus stops but will call at Whitehead and Larne Town Train Stations. Rail replacement bus services will meet Belfast-bound trains at Carrickfergus. The line between Carrickfergus and Belfast will be operational. Translink are advising customers to check their timetables in advance of trave