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.
Mallon and Poots announce working partnership to support the most vulnerable in rural areas
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have put further measures in place to support people in rural areas that are isolated as a result of COVID-19.
Murphy confirms £45 million for mental health, deprivation and broadband
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy today confirmed £45 million of funding for mental health, deprivation and broadband in 2020-21.
Executive agree additional £300 million for Covid-19 response
The Executive today agreed further allocations of almost £300 million to tackle Covid-19.
This in addition to the £634.8 million already allocated bringing the total funding for the emergency Covid-19 response to £933 million.
Statement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA – NI Executive daily Covid-19 briefing 8 April 2020
“As Easter quickly draws closer, we become acutely aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on family life, the restrictions that have been put on our movements and the sacrifices we are all making for each other.