NI Executive

WATCH: The First Minister and deputy First Minister were delighted to welcome @TheOpen back to @royalportrush and have stressed the importance of grasping the significant opportunities offered by hosting golf’s oldest major championship.

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have expressed their shock and sadness following the killing of a mother and her two children in Fermanagh.

🗣️DAERA are consulting on proposed new rules on the sale and supply of puppies and kittens to strengthen animal welfare protections. 🐾Have your say in the public consultation: 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

WATCH: Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the final day of play @TheOpen and congratulated everyone involved in making the event such a huge success. She said it was an opportunity to showcase NI’s ability to host world class events.

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have congratulated Scottie Scheffler on winning @TheOpen and reflected on the magnificent success of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club - executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/ministers…

Minister @GordonLyons1 has met with spectators and golfers at the 153rd @TheOpen Championship at @RoyalPortrush. ⛳️ 👇 Read more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/communiti… #TheOpen #TheOpenChampionship #TheOpen2025

This morning at the 153rd @TheOpen, @Economy_NI Minister @CArchibald_SF hosted a @TourismNI breakfast for potential investors, golf, business and tourism stakeholders and overseas media. Speaking at the event the Minister said: “Hosting major events such as The Open means we…

Tourism NI & The R&A were delighted to welcome the First Minister Michelle O'Neill & deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today. The Ministers described the staging of the Championship as a `money can't buy' global showcase for the region

The First Minister and deputy First Minister welcomed the US Ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens to Stormont Castle during his first official visit to NI following his appointment. They discussed a number of issues including economic opportunities.

WATCH: Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the Economic Forum hosted by @QUBelfast Business School. She said the event was an opportunity to showcase NI and to reflect on our potential to be a global leader in the AI revolution.

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined key international business leaders and policy makers at the Economic Forum hosted by @QUBelfast Business School. Giving opening remarks at the event, which focussed on the opportunities AI offers, the Minister said NI was well…

Economy Minister @CArchibald_SF pictured with Galgorm Collection managing director, Colin Johnston at the 153rd @TheOpen after he announced plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years. The Minister said: “Golf tourism generated a…

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed @TheOpen back to our magnificent north coast. Hosting a breakfast event at Royal Portrush Golf Club on the first day of the 153rd Open Championship, the Ministers spoke about the huge…

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have met with representatives of NI Covid Bereaved Families for Justice to discuss the Executive’s 2nd response to the Covid Inquiry Module 1 report. The Ministers provided an update on work being taken forward across departments to…

Weather warning for #thunderstorms from 11am to 8pm tomorrow (Thurs 17 July). Heavy rain forecast. Difficult driving conditions,flooding, lightning strikes, and power cuts possible. Flooding Incident Line number - 0300 2000 100. Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/thunderstorms @deptinfra

Junior Minister Aisling Reilly attended the annual National Day of Commemoration Ceremony at @rhkopw in Dublin.   The Minister was privileged to be part of the event which honours all the Irish men and women who died in past wars.

Junior Ministers Pam Cameron and Aisling Reilly laid wreaths at a Memorial Service in Dublin, hosted by the Royal British Legion Republic of Ireland to remember this significant part of our shared history. The Junior Ministers laid a wreath to remember the thousands of people…

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Hiroshi Suzuki to Stormont Castle. @AmbJapanUK is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and discussions focused on trade and investment, including the…

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the recent state banquet hosted by King Charles for French President Emmanuel Macron. The deputy First Minister said it was an honour to be invited to represent NI on such an important occasion.

The First Minister and deputy First Minister chaired a meeting to discuss the recent racist attacks and public disorder. The meeting, which was attended by the PSNI and representatives from across the public sector, focussed on how Executive departments and partner agencies can…