Covid-19 Childcare Support Scheme Update

Following the recent joint announcement on emergency measures for childcare, the Department of Health has written to registered childcare providers today.

Chairperson and Board Members appointed to the Northern Ireland Police Fund

The Department of Justice has reappointed Michael Wardlow as the Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Police Fund. Colin Caughey, Jonathan Craig, Alice O’Kane and Brenda Plummer have been appointed as new Board Members

£10,000 small business grant scheme now open to businesses that occupy a rental property

Small businesses that occupy a rental property are now able to apply for the £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme, Economy Minister Diane Dodds confirmed today.

Minister Hargey ensures Council business continues throughout Covid-19

Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA, has outlined provisions put in place to enable each district council to hold meetings remotely in order for council business to safely proceed during the Coronavirus emergency.

Poots announces change to calf testing requirements to enhance safe bTB testing

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has today announced further measures to enable more TB herd tests to be completed safely on farms.