Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the relaunch of the Department’s Workforce Appeal to boost staff numbers to assist in the battle against Covid-19.

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill confirm agreement by Executive to increase penalties for breaches of Covid-19 regulations. The Executive also agreed to extend places where face coverings are mandatory.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has today announced a grant scheme for hospitality businesses in the North West.

The Department of Health has today published the “Children in Care in Northern Ireland 2018-19 Statistical Bulletin”.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has visited WD Meats, one of two Northern Ireland beef processors to be granted access to the US market for the first time in 20 years, in an historic moment for local farmers.