06 Apr 2020 Economy Minister discusses connectivity with Cabinet Ministers .@Economy_NI Minister Diane Dodds comments after her teleconference on air connectivity with Cabinet Ministers @grantshapps and @BrandonLewis pic.twitter.com/XAWKEM8OVj— Economy NI (@Economy_NI) April 6, 2020
06 Apr 2020 All routine DAERA inspections paused Minister Edwin Poots pauses all routine DAERA inspections of businesses, industry and utility services until 30 April 2020. Read More
06 Apr 2020 Guidance on social distancing in schools issued The Department of Education has issued updated guidance on social distancing in school settings. The NI specific guidance reflects the stricter rules on social distancing announced recently.https://t.co/pNd2o7BqIF pic.twitter.com/Adr4fxyqlK— Education NI (@Education_NI) April 6, 2020
06 Apr 2020 5 Million PPE items arrive in NI I contacted Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Brandon Lewis as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to thank them. The first 2 loads of PPE arrived in NI earlier. There is more to come. Now we need to ensure it gets to our wonderful staff on the frontline. https://t.co/nqu5BpCFxI— Arlene Foster (@DUPleader) April 6, 2020 Read More
06 Apr 2020 Frew seeks answers on PPE supply chains DUP North Antrim MLA and Finance Committee Member Paul Frew has written to the Finance Committee Clerk asking that a letter he sent to the DoF Minister and Permanent Secretary on 1 April 2020 be adopted as a Committee letter. Read More
04 Apr 2020 Cllr Kathryn Owen returns to nursing to help COVID-19 efforts DUP councillor - I'm stepping back from council duties to become a nursing auxiliary https://t.co/fBwJlcIlJd— Belfast News Letter (@News_Letter) April 4, 2020
04 Apr 2020 Updated guidance on Job Retention Scheme Advice on HM Revenue & Customs - find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave ('furlough') due to coronavirus (COVID-19).https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cl...
03 Apr 2020 Lockhart welcomes DAERA support for fisheries industry DUP MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the announcement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots of a support package for the local fishing industry. Read More
03 Apr 2020 Poots announces £1.5 million support package for fishing industry 📽️Fisheries Minister @poots2edwin announces substantial £1.5M support package for fishing industry. More info at https://t.co/TIRZANv9JU #COVID19 @niexecutive @ExecOfficeNI @TVconormac @nmdcouncil @ANDborough @nifpo @anifpo @DownRec @MourneObserver @codownspectator @newryreporter pic.twitter.com/OzbD5oMk56— DAERA (@daera_ni) April 3, 2020 Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots has announced a substantial £1.5 million support package for Northern Ireland’s fishing industry. Read More