Open letter to Northern Ireland's food champions – Edwin Poots

“As a nation, we are facing the biggest health crisis we’ve seen for generations.




Covid-19 press conference – 1 April 2020

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill outlined actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 emergency. The Chief Scientific Advisor, Prof. Ian Young provided details on modelling for NI.




Construction companies supporting essential works must comply with PHA guidelines – Murphy

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, today talked about the importance of the construction sector and reliefs available for suppliers impacted by Covid-19.




Minister highlights key findings of NI Covid-19 modelling

The crucial importance of social distancing in NI has been graphically brought home by local modelling data on Covid-19.




Murphy outlines Executive’s Budget

Delivering the Executive’s 2020/21 budget, Finance Minister Conor Murphy announced a real term increase for all Departments. The Budget allocates £12.2 billion of Resource funding and £1.6 billion in Capital funding.