Statement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA – NI Executive daily Covid-19 briefing 8 April 2020

“As Easter quickly draws closer, we become acutely aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on family life, the restrictions that have been put on our movements and the sacrifices we are all making for each other.

Long: Collaborative working key to upholding integrity of justice system in NI

Collaborative working, contingency planning and timely decision making have been the key to ensuring the continued delivery of justice in Northern Ireland during the Covid-19 emergency.

Telecoms engineers help us stay connected during social distancing – Dodds

Minister for the Economy Diane Dodds has thanked Northern Ireland’s telecoms sector for their work during the COVID-19 crisis

Health Minister visits Northern Ireland’s first Nightingale Hospital

The Health Minister Robin Swann has today toured the facilities and met staff at Northern Ireland’s first Nightingale Hospital in the tower block of Belfast City Hospital.

Minister raises concerns on beef imports

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has raised concerns with the main supermarkets after recent reports that a significant shipment of beef was imported into the UK from Poland during the start of COVID-19 pandemic.