Executive agrees relaxations to Covid restrictions

The Executive has today agreed a package of relaxations to the current Coronavirus Health Regulations.




Dodds announces resumption of onsite learning for close contact teaching subjects

Learners can resume onsite training in some close contact subjects at further education colleges and non-statutory providers from Friday 23 April, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.




Health minister on easing of restrictions

Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have reached agreement around proposals brought to today’s meeting by the Executive Office.




Mallon outlines action plan for the return of driving tests

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon today confirmed action plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from 23 April 2021.




Hargey welcomes further easements to organised sport and leisure activities

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s announcement on Thursday, 15 April, that a number of significant easements to the current Covid restrictions will take place over the next few weeks.