Tourism Recovery Steering Group set up for Northern Ireland’s tourism sector

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced the establishment of a Tourism Recovery Steering Group to lead the planning and preparations for the recovery of tourism in Northern Ireland.

Remote interpreting service established for sign language users

Health Minister Robin Swann MLA has announced the establishment of a free remote interpreting service for British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) users to access NHS111 and health and social care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DAERA welcomes gradual re-opening of marts

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural affairs has welcomed the decision by the Northern Ireland Livestock and Auctioneers’ Association (NILAA) to open Livestock Marts on a gradual basis from 27 April 2020.

Poots launches Tranche 4 EFS (Higher)

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranche 4 will open for applications on 24 April.

Appointments and extensions to appointments on the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has announced the appointment of the Chair Dr Hilary Kirkpatrick and two members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC) for a second term commencing on 01 March 2020.