Dodds welcomes announcement of Aer Lingus base at George Best Belfast City Airport

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed today’s announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best Belfast City Airport.




Statement on latest ED waiting time statistics

Commenting on the publication of Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics for April to June 2020, Health Minister Robin Swann stated:




Dodds commends innovation and ingenuity of Mid-Ulster manufacturing companies

Economy Minister Diane Dodds yesterday visited Bloc Blinds in Magherafelt and Moyola Precision Engineering in Castledawson.




Dates agreed to allow some spectators at outdoor sports events and indoor swimming pools to re-open

Today the Executive agreed that from 24 July some spectators can attend organised outdoor sports fixtures or events where the sports Governing Body, club or venue operator can ensure compliance with social distancing, control numbers accordingly and have appropriate hygiene regimes in place.




Minister welcomes decision on face coverings

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Northern Ireland Executive’s decision to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in shops.