“As a nation, we are facing the biggest health crisis we’ve seen for generations.

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.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, today talked about the importance of the construction sector and reliefs available for suppliers impacted by Covid-19.

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.

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.