Open letter to Northern Ireland's food champions – Edwin Poots
“As a nation, we are facing the biggest health crisis we’ve seen for generations. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
Covid-19 press conference – 1 April 2020
The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill outlined actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 emergency. The Chief Scientific Advisor, Prof. Ian Young provided details on modelling for NI. read more
Murphy outlines Executive’s Budget
Delivering the Executive’s 2020/21 budget, Finance Minister Conor Murphy announced a real term increase for all Departments. The Budget allocates £12.2 billion of Resource funding and £1.6 billion in Capital funding. read more
Long Introduces Legislation For A New Domestic Abuse Offence
Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA today introduced the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill 2020 to the Assembly. The Bill will create a new domestic abuse offence for Northern Ireland which will capture patterns of controlling and coercive behavi… read more
Minister extends NAP Derogation applications and accounts submission deadline
The deadline for applying for a Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation and the submission of 2019 fertilisation accounts has been extended to 30 April 2020, Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed. read more