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Who are the senior civil servants left in charge of Stormont?
FOLLOWING the collapse of Stormont in February, triggered by the resignation of DUP first minister Paul Givan, most ministers continued in a caretaker capacity through to October, when authority was passed to their respective departments' permanent secretaries.
Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris warned against 'using DUP tactics' against public to force restoration of power-sharing
THE SECRETARY of state has been warned "not to use DUP tactics" against the Northern Ireland public in an effort to get power-sharing restored.
Northern Ireland Civil Service confirms two new appointments to role of permanent secretary
THE civil service has confirmed two new appointments to the role of permanent secretary.
By Marie Louise McConville
New permanent secretary for Department of Education
THE Department of Education has announced that Mark Browne is to be its new permanent secretary.
By Simon Doyle
Bigish decisions made in education in minister's absence
IT has almost been business as usual at the Department of Education over the past 12 or so months.
By Simon Doyle