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Economy Minister welcomes further relaxation measures
I very much welcome the Executive’s decision today to allow businesses that provide nail, beauty, hair and tanning services, electrolysis and
Prevention to remain focus in addressing homelessness – Hargey
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said today that her focus is on preventing homelessness during a visit to a housing project funded by her
Minister confirms extension of free public transport for healthcare workers scheme to 31 August 2021
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that the temporary scheme to provide free travel for health care staff on public transport
Minister launches ‘Trade and Investment for a 10X Economy: Priorities for Northern Ireland’s Inward Investment, Trade and Exports’
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has outlined her 10X Economy strategic priorities and high level ambitions that will shape her approach to trade and
Minister announces period poverty pilot project for NI’s higher education institutions
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a one-year pilot project with Northern Ireland’s higher education institutions to tackle the issue of
Poots announces £270,000 investment in the future of farming
Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, MLA has announced a £270,000 grant to provide agricultural-related education/training, personal development and
Murphy allocates £74 million including £25 million for health workers
The Executive today agreed further funding allocations of £74 million including £25m towards the health workers recognition payment.
Minister welcomes signing of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: “I welcome the signing of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement today. Japan is an important
Shielding to remain paused
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has reviewed the current advice on shielding and will not be making changes at this stage.
Help ‘StopCOVID’ in its tracks
Since going live the ‘StopCOVID NI’ app has had almost 230,000 downloads and the Health Minister is now urging those who have already got the app to
Vital that we continue to support our food producers - Poots
It is vital that we continue to support our local food producers who have adapted their businesses as they continue to provide for us all, DAERA
Dodds to bring forward Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation for NI
Economy Minister Diane Dodds today confirmed she will bring forward dedicated legislation for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland.
Statement from the Four UK Chief Medical Officers
Statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers on an update to Coronavirus symptoms.
Long welcomes launch of virtual visits for prisoners
Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a Northern Ireland Prison Service initiative, which will provide virtual visits for prisoners to see and
Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
The 2020/21 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department
Dodds hails resilience of Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry
Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry has demonstrated its resilience during the pandemic, Economy Minister Diane Dodds said today.
Executive marks International Workers’ Memorial Day
The Executive has called on the people of Northern Ireland to come together at 11am on Tuesday to observe a minute of silence to commemorate all
Economy Minister amends eligibility criteria for Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced amendments to the eligibility criteria for the Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme (NSESS).
Managing the swing from shortage to excess grass
Poor weather conditions persist, grass growth for March and the beginning of April has been below the long-term trend and the grass shortage
CMO urges public to stay well this winter
The Department of Health’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Michael McBride has urged the public to stay well by being prepared for the cold winter