Statement to Assembly Covid-19 Ad Hoc Committee: Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey MLA

To begin this afternoon, I would like to formally recognise the many difficulties and challenges which people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, are facing at this time.

DAERA relaxes herd restrictions for overdue TB tests

Farmers with herds that are overdue a TB test will not face any restrictions for 35 days, as opposed to seven days, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.

Covid-19 press conference – 9 April 2020

The First Minister Arlene Foster, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill provide update on the fight against COVID-19. The Chief Constable Simon Byrne provides update on policing issues.

Minister announces funding to the Community Foundation Northern Ireland Coronavirus Community Support Fund

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA today announced that he will provide £200,000 towards the ‘Coronavirus Community Fund’.

Minister makes ‘Easter at home’ plea

Health Minister Robin Swann has pleaded with the general public to stay at home over the Easter holiday weekend.