North South Ministerial Council twenty-fourth plenary meeting Dublin Castle – Joint Communiqué

1. The twenty-fourth Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was held at Dublin Castle on 31 July 2020.

Minister announces phased return of face-to-face industry support by CAFRE

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced plans for a phased return of face-to-face delivery of Knowledge and Technology programmes by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.

Shared cycle and pedestrian path between Dungiven and Foreglen opens

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the completion of a further two sections of the Dungiven to Foreglen shared cycle and pedestrian path.

New appointments and reappointments to the Historic Buildings Council

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced the appointment of the Chair and eight new members to the Historic Buildings Council following open competition:

Long welcomes next phase of prisons’ recovery plan

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a further easing of prison restrictions related to Covid-19, which will allow the recommencement of pre-release testing.