Executive Ministers have today welcomed the reopening of retail and outdoor hospitality businesses as another positive step forward in the easing of Coronavirus restrictions.

Economy Minister today hailed the reopening of retail, outdoor hospitality and some tourism accommodation as “another significant milestone as we move out of lockdown”.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said she is focused on reshaping and improving town and city space for the benefit of all citizens.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has signalled the introduction of a financial support package for the potato growers impacted by a reduction in demand from the hospitality and food service sector for processing potatoes in the past 7 months due to Covid-19 lockdown measures.

The Executive has confirmed the position in relation to the regulations in advance of the re-opening of outdoor hospitality tomorrow.