Swann launches approved Home Childcare scheme for key workers
Health Minister Robin Swann has today published details of a new bespoke home childcare scheme to meet the childcare needs of keyworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
DVA suspends testing of lorries, trailers and buses
The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) will suspend the testing of HGVs (lorries) and trailers, and buses for three months from the last test today, following the latest advice about the spread of the Coronavirus. read more
Finance Minister urges Chancellor to support all workers
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to support all workers impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. read more
Latest update on coronavirus (Covid-19)
As of 2pm on Sunday 22 March, testing has resulted in 20 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 128. read more
Statement from Health Minister on COVID-19 response
The letter clarifies that childcare – both day care and childminding – will continue in Northern Ireland to meet the needs of parents who are key workers and vulnerable children. read more