Most of that growth came from the services sector - which is the largest part of the NI economy.

Isla and Noah are Northern Ireland's most popular baby names for 2023.

Challenging conditions remain for households and businesses, the NI Statistics and Research Agency says.

Figures show the region's economy is now 6.2% bigger than it was before the pandemic.

Services is the dominant part of NI's economy, covering areas such as retail and hospitality.

The NI Statistics and Research Agency says its budget has been slashed by about 20% in real terms.

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency says its budget for this year has been cut by 14.3%.

Film and TV celebrities are influencing some parents' choice of baby names, research suggests.