Statement from Health Minister Robin Swann and Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride

The Health Minister Robin Swann and the Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride have expressed their sadness following news of the death of Dr Emer Holohan, wife of Dr Tony Holohan, the Republic of Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer.

Dodds announces Assured Skills Academy with Microsoft

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced 20 high quality training places on an Assured Skills Academy with Microsoft.

Legislation protecting private renters extended

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic she is extending the legislation protecting private renters from eviction to 30 September 2021.

Dodds welcomes decision to allow limited contactless click and collect services

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed today’s Executive decision to allow shops to re-introduce – from March 8 – a limited contactless click and collect service at baby equipment shops, clothing shops, footwear shops and electrical goods shops.

All carers aged 50 and over can now book a vaccination at a regional vaccination centre

The Department of Health is further extending Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme to include all carers aged 50 or over.