The Executive has reinforced the need for people not to go out over Easter, telling the public that by staying at home they will save lives.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a Northern Ireland Prison Service initiative, which will provide virtual visits for prisoners to see and chat with family during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A new safeguarding app will now be available to teachers as well as parents and carers in Northern Ireland.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acknowledges the difficult financial circumstances facing the agri-food industry and vows to do all he can to help.

To begin this afternoon, I would like to formally recognise the many difficulties and challenges which people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, are facing at this time.