News - December 2007

• Jack and Katie are the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland Most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2007
• 'Disappointment' at outcome of Varney review The Finance Minister has expressed his disappointment, on behalf of the Executive, at the outcome of Sir David Varney’s Review of taxation in Northern Ireland.
• Let's clear a path to our 'field of dreams' - Robinson The drive for high quality infrastructure should not be impeded by a proliferation of red tape or legal challenge, the Finance Minister told construction industry members
• Northern Ireland population rises to just under 1.75 million Population growth in Northern Ireland
• 'Journeys' ends at the Millenium Forum It’s your last chance to see the current exhibition of Government-owned art, ‘Journeys’, at the Millennium Forum, Londonderry, from 6 December–4 January.
• Ringing endorsements for 'NI Direct' Finance Minister Rt Hon Peter Robinson MP, MLA today praised ‘NI Direct’, the proposed single telephone number point of contact for public service enquiries.