The crucial importance of social distancing in NI has been graphically brought home by local modelling data on Covid-19.

“As a nation, we are facing the biggest health crisis we’ve seen for generations.

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill outlined actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 emergency. The Chief Scientific Advisor, Prof. Ian Young provided details on modelling for NI.

Delivering the Executive’s 2020/21 budget, Finance Minister Conor Murphy announced a real term increase for all Departments. The Budget allocates £12.2 billion of Resource funding and £1.6 billion in Capital funding.

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA today introduced the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill 2020 to the Assembly. The Bill will create a new domestic abuse offence for Northern Ireland which will capture patterns of controlling and coercive behaviour, as well as physical abuse, against a partner, former partner or family member.