With Organ Donation Week drawing to a close the Health Minister is urging everyone to talk to their family and friends about organ donation this weekend.

The Executive has agreed further COVID-19 funding of £22.93 million for additional Higher Education places that may be required for the 2020/21 academic year, as well as school PPE costs.

Education Minister Peter Weir has welcomed a letter from the Chief Medical Officer, Michael McBride, which is being sent to parents and carers of school children today.

Health Minister Robin Swann has pledged to bring forward a new Adult Safeguarding Bill for Northern Ireland, to help protect care home residents and other vulnerable members of society.

A road improvement scheme will commence on the A4 at Edfield Way, Fivemiletown on Wednesday 16 September 2020.