The Latest Breaking News from The Executive Office

Leading voice in research into ending violence against women and girls made MBE

Ulster University researcher Dr Susan Lagdon said it was a tremendous honour to be recognised.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Deputy First Minister criticises Equality Commission gender ruling legal action

Emma Little-Pengelly said ‘common sense must prevail’.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Localised memorials for institutional abuse survivors being considered – O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill confirmed a plaque will be installed at Stormont, but said there may be more memorialisations.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

‘Young provided advice to Department of Health but not the Executive pre-2020’

Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride said it was a weakness that there was not a central government chief scientific adviser.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

Years of neglect of NI health service hindered pandemic response, says Swann

The former Stormont health minister was the first politician from Northern Ireland to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

We could have done some things differently, Stormont official tells Covid probe

Dr Denis McMahon outlined challenges that faced Northern Ireland, including instability at Stormont and preparing for Brexit.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Civil servants running Stormont departments without ministers ‘unacceptable’

Dr Denis McMahon, permanent secretary of the Executive Office, made the comments to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Ryan McBride Foundation funding cut 'disgraceful', says Foyle MLA

Around 2,000 children from 30 schools are set to lose out, says foundation set up in honour of late Derry City FC captain

Belfast Live · Jul 4, 2023

Campaign to make period products free to all in Northern Ireland moves a step closer

A public consultation has been opened on the plans

Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2023

Construction of £11million 'urban village' in Derry's Bogside to start in Autumn after sale agreed

A number of buildings including the Bogside Inn were demolished in 2021 to make way for the project

Belfast Live · Apr 3, 2023