Weir sets out revised plans for the reopening of schools

Education Minister Peter Weir today said he wants all schools to return to more normal patterns of operation and attendance from the week beginning 31 August.




Mallon announces opening of new walking and cycling path at Blaris, Lisburn

A new walking and cycling path, to be known as the ‘Blaris Greenway’, has been officially opened by Minister Nichola Mallon.




Current R Number estimate

The Department of Health continues to publish the Covid-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis.




Dates agreed to allow the re-opening of theatres and concert halls

Following today’s Executive meeting it was announced that Theatres and Concert Halls can re-open from 8 August.




Road improvement scheme for Larne Street, James Street and Alfred Street Place, Ballymena

A £300,000 reconstruction and resurfacing scheme for Larne Street, James Street and Alfred Street Place, Ballymena will commence on Monday 10 August 2020.