Ministers send best wishes to new Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have sent their best wishes to the Anglican Archbishop John McDowell as he takes up his role as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland.

Bill to protect private renters passed by Assembly

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has thanked Assembly members for swiftly passing legislation to strengthen protection to private renters during the COVID-19 crisis.

Minister gives breakdown of testing expansion initiatives

Health Minister Robin Swann has issued a detailed breakdown of the expansion of Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland.

Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (28 April 2020)

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

Poots welcomes self-employment support scheme for farmers

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed confirmation that farmers can apply for the UK Government’s Self-employment Income Support Scheme which provides support following the negative impacts of COVID-19.