Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (17 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.

Covid-19 press conference – 17 April 2020

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill with Executive Ministers Peter Weir (Education) and Nichola Mallon (Infrastructure) provide update on actions being taken in the fight against Covid-19.

New email contact for health and social care staff to raise PPE concerns

The Department of Health has set up a new email contact point for health and social care staff to raise PPE concerns.

Mallon confirms further support for local business with a hold on water bills and tariff increases

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed water and sewerage bills for business and non-domestic customers will be held back until July so businesses do not face this additional burden during the current health emergency.

Hardship Fund for Sport generates exceptional level in demand

350 sports clubs and organisations have applied for financial assistance through the Department for Communities Hardship Fund for Sport since the scheme was launched on Monday.