Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

The Department of Education has today published information on the childcare recovery plan and Education Restart programme which will align to form the basis for the return to school in August.

Bessbrook Road, Markethill will benefit from a £300,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme which is due to commence on Monday 29 June 2020.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has emphasised the importance of skills in the rebuilding of the Northern Ireland economy today.

Developing and defending our natural assets is key to creating a resilient economy and a healthy environment and should be at the heart of future Government policies and business strategies, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said.