Daily Covid-19 figures – 27 April 2020

The Department of Health confirms that today a further ten people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19.




Mallon announces temporary changes to major planning application process to keep NI moving forward

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today announced changes to the process for major planning applications, temporarily removing the requirement to hold a public event as part of the pre application community consultation.




Minister confirms details of health pay awards

The Minister of Health, Robin Swann, today provided an important update on pay for health and social care staff.




Minister announces support measures for care homes

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced £6.5m in additional funding for Northern Ireland’s care homes, as part of a series of measures to support the sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.




Communities Minister Launches £1.5m Support Fund for Arts Sector

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced funding of £1.5m to support individuals and organisations in the Arts Sector in response to COVID-19.