Poots announces £2M Covid-19 financial support package for cull sows

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £2M for pig farmers who have been impacted by the collapse in prices for cull sows in the last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joint Statement from Dr Michael McBride and Dr Ronan Glynn

The Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland Dr Michael McBride and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Ireland Dr Ronan Glynn have jointly appealed to the public across the island to continue to follow public health advice to ensure everyone can have a safe Easter.

Northern Ireland vaccination programme expanded to 45-49 age group

Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been extended to people in the 45-49 age bracket.

Northern Ireland Racial Equality Indicators Report: 2014 – 2019

The Executive Office today published ‘Northern Ireland Racial Equality Indicators Report: 2014 – 2019’. The report presents data measuring the progress of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015 – 2025 on four key outcome areas: equality of service provision; combating prejudice, racism and hate crime; participation, representation, and belonging; and, respecting cultural diversity.

Poots confirms £2million in cash already hitting bank accounts of pig and poultry producers

Farming Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed that almost £2million of Covid support funding has been paid out to just over 100 pig and poultry producers.