Vaccination slots go online for 65-69-year-olds
People aged 65-69 can now book their Covid-19 vaccination appointments at one of NI’s seven regional vaccination centres. read more
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Poots doubles funding for Tier 1 of FBIS Capital to £15million
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has doubled the amount of money available under the latest tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) – Capital to £15million. read more
Poots asks for action on soil and plants
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has again asked for action on the issues facing the horticulture sector as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP), agreed between the UK and the EU. read more
Minister outlines support provided for NI businesses
A year ago when I took office, nobody could have foreseen the extent of the challenges facing our economy. However, from the moment this pandemic hit, my Department has delivered unprecedented levels of financial support to protect tens of thousands of… read more
Weekly Covid-19 testing for special schools
A programme of weekly testing of pupils and staff is to be introduced in special schools in Northern Ireland at the start of February. read more