31 Mar 2020 New position on TB testing Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a new approach to TB testing, effective from today. Read More
30 Mar 2020 Anglers told to stay at home as fishing waters are closed All DAERA angling waters are to be closed with immediate effect in the continuing fight against the spread of Covid-19, Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced. Read More
30 Mar 2020 Information on schools open for vulnerable children and key workers’ children A list of schools which are open for the educational supervision of vulnerable children and key workers’ children is now available online.Education Minister Peter Weir said: “Schools are only open as a last resort option for vulnerable children and the children of key workers who cannot be accommodated elsewhere during the day."https://t.co/igrPyT0val pic.twitter.com/rU6sQN8rSw— Education NI (@Education_NI) March 30, 2020 Read More
30 Mar 2020 Diane Dodds proposes relaxation of rules on annual leave entitlement Economy Minister Diane Dodds has proposed to amend legislation to allow workers in Northern Ireland unable to take holiday leave as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak to carry over their annual leave to the next two leave years. Read More
30 Mar 2020 New guidance issued on waste collections Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people to help protect and respect all key workers including those collecting and empting our bins during the Covid-19 crisis. The Minister has also issued new guidelines on what to do with your personal waste including used tissues and protective gloves if you are self-isolating with the virus. Read More
30 Mar 2020 Public urged to download new COVID-19 tracking app DUP Health Spokesperson, Pam Cameron MLA, has encouraged people to download and use the Department of Health's Covid-19 NI information app. Read More
28 Mar 2020 Executive approves new powers to protect the public Sweeping new powers will come into force across Northern Ireland tonight at 11pm to combat the spread of Coronavirus. Read More
28 Mar 2020 Thank you to our agri-food & retail workers WATCH: @Economy_NI Minister Diane Dodds and @daera_ni Minister Edwin Poots voice their support for our agri-food and retail workers who are an essential part of the response to #COVID19 ➡️https://t.co/raQckhYiNw… pic.twitter.com/ifUUp2Tl0i— Economy NI (@Economy_NI) March 28, 2020
28 Mar 2020 Ministers urge companies and workers to put safety first Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Health Minster Robin Swann today urged companies across Northern Ireland to prioritise the safety of their staff. They also reminded workers of their obligation to protect themselves and their co-workers during this crisis.A great move. Well done @DianeDoddsMLA and @RobinSwannMOH a great development. It is important to have cross sectoral and cross departmental co-operation. https://t.co/qU9PgTcJ7P— NIChamberofCommerce (@NIChamber) March 28, 2020 Read More