Statement on Executive decisions 13 May 2021

Thanks to the efforts of the public and the continued success of our vaccination programme, we are in a position to signal a further set of relaxations. We also discussed issues around international travel and travel within the CTA.



Weir welcomes resumption of wider schools activities

Education Minister Peter weir has welcomed the Executive’s decision to allow schools to resume a range of activities.



Irish Cup final to inform next steps towards safe reopening of large scale events

The Executive has agreed to use the Irish Cup final as part of a study to inform the future safe return of spectators to large scale venues.



Hargey welcomes return of spectators to sports events and further reopening of sports activities

Speaking after today’s Executive meeting Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey welcomed the planned return of spectators to sports events and further reopening of sports activities.



Health Minister thanks NI’s nurses

Speaking on International Nurses’ Day, Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s nursing workforce.