27 Mar 2020 Ministers in joint message of support for agri-food and retail workers Economy Minister Diane Dodds today joined forces with Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to send a message of support to workers in Northern Ireland’s agri-food and retail sectors. Read More
27 Mar 2020 Routine farm inspections halted 📽️Minsiter @poots2edwin announces all routine farm inspections are postponed until April 30 to protect farmers and staff. Further info at https://t.co/c7m8d9gogz #COVID19 @TVconormac @UFUHQ @FarmingLifeNI @Farm_Week @FJNorth @YFCUPresident @agrirach @RuralCommNet @niexecutive pic.twitter.com/LYvw8wBUxJ— DAERA (@daera_ni) March 27, 2020 All routine farm inspections will be paused until 30 April 2020, Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed. Read More
27 Mar 2020 New guidance for employers on COVID Job Retention Scheme HMRC has published more information this morningWho can claimEmployees you can claim forWork out what you can claimWhat you'll need to make a claim Read More
27 Mar 2020 Daily Ministerial COVID-19 Meeting Meeting remotely with Executive colleagues this morning as part of our daily Ministerial #COVID19 meeting. pic.twitter.com/RMWo6LfE38— Arlene Foster (@DUPleader) March 27, 2020
27 Mar 2020 Strengthened telephone service to keep cattle moving Yesterday I had separate conversations with my counterparts from RoI Michael Creed, Wales Lesley Griffiths and Westminster George Eustace.Cooperation is critical at this time.— Edwin Poots (@poots2edwin) March 27, 2020 A newly extended telephone service to avoid delays in the movement of cattle and help keep the food supply chain moving smoothly, has been set up by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA. Read More
26 Mar 2020 Economy Minister welcomes support for self-employed workers Watch: @Economy_NI Minister Diane Dodds has given her reaction to the @hmtreasury Self-Employed IncomeSupport Scheme. The scheme is open for all those with average profits of £50k orless. More details available at https://t.co/KYAQZt94iX pic.twitter.com/NnrT0TVnIs— Economy NI (@Economy_NI) March 27, 2020 Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the support package for self-employed workers that was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak today. Read More
26 Mar 2020 Action on Free School Meal payments announced Plans have been announced to make sure families do not experience hardship as a result of schools closing.Families will receive £2.70 per child per day for each day of term the schools are closed. This money will be paid to families on a fortnightly basis. Read More