Further extension to Workforce Covid-19 testing programme

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a further expansion to the current asymptomatic testing programme for workforces.




Poots gallops to support rural micro businesses

Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, recently visited two County Down businesses that received grant funding totalling almost £50,000 from DAERA’s pilot Rural Micro Business Growth Scheme. 




Ending the harm inflicted on people and communities by paramilitaries and criminals is Executive priority, says Long

Individuals and communities vulnerable to paramilitary control and violence are set to receive continued support through new funding and support, as part of a package of initiatives announced today by Justice Minister, Naomi Long.




NI to supply Oxygen units to India

Northern Ireland’s health service is supplying three Oxygen generation units to India, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.




Visiting guidance update

New guidance that will facilitate increased visiting in care settings here is being finalised, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.

Guidance is being updated for visiting in hospitals (including Maternity), hospices and care homes. New guidance is expected to be published imminently and, to allow preparations to be made in care settings, will take effect from next week.