Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6.

Health trusts are currently trialling the use of body-worn cameras for emergency department staff.

The First and deputy First Minister spoke to media separately on tackling violence against women and girls.

There were emotional scenes after Stephen McCullagh was convicted of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally at Belfast Crown Court.

Stephen McCullagh was found guilty by a jury of six men and six women at the start of the fifth week of his trial at Belfast Crown Court.

Stephen McCullagh appeared to be been livestreaming himself playing computer games on the night his girlfriend Natalie McNally was murdered.

Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, has denied the murder of his pregnant partner.

Northern Ireland deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met the president during a host of engagements in the US this week.

Gordon Lyons said it is ‘not about division’ but to make Northern Ireland stand out in the minds of those in the US.

The ceremony concludes the Taoiseach’s engagements in the US.

The US president also suggested the Prime Minister had not been appreciative of his efforts to strike a good trade deal with the UK.

The 40-minute meeting in the Oval Office for St Patrick’s Day was dominated by questions about Iran, Nato and Sir Keir Starmer.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said all should show up to speak up for Northern Ireland in the United States on St Patrick’s Day.

Micheal Martin said he is looking forward to the bilateral meeting in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day.

Ireland will not be getting involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheal Martin said he welcomed that Stormont would be represented by deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly this week.

The Irish premier said that his involvement is ‘probably what they want, and I’m not going to oblige’.

The Taoiseach was invited to the parade in Philadelphia as a guest of honour.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin will also meet Irish athletes studying in the city as well as visiting the famous Rocky steps.

Micheal Martin viewed the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia dedicated to those who died or emigrated to the United States.