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.
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.
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 behaviour, as well as physical abuse, against a partner, former partner or family member.
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.
Statement following meeting to discuss Covid-19 response on island of Ireland
Today a call was held to discuss the response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland.