The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released two statistical reports.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the news from the European Commission that insurance green cards are no longer needed for Northern Ireland drivers travelling to the South and the rest of the European Union.

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged the public to join him in the fight against plastic pollution and the throwaway culture.

The Executive received an update today on the progression of the Covid-19 epidemic and, in particular the continued advancement of the Delta variant which now accounts for 75% of the cases here.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited the farm of UFU President, Mr Victor Chestnutt, to see for himself some of the range of positive environmental measures that have been put in place.