Dodds announces significant additional support for NI businesses

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced significant financial support for business in response to COVID-19.

Executive urges public to stay at home and save lives over Easter

The Executive has reinforced the need for people not to go out over Easter, telling the public that by staying at home they will save lives.

Long welcomes launch of virtual visits for prisoners

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a Northern Ireland Prison Service initiative, which will provide virtual visits for prisoners to see and chat with family during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New ‘Safer Schools’ app launched

A new safeguarding app will now be available to teachers as well as parents and carers in Northern Ireland.

We must do all we can to help the agri-food sector

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acknowledges the difficult financial circumstances facing the agri-food industry and vows to do all he can to help.