The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill provide an update on the Coronavirus emergency. This included the Executive’s decision to allow the opening of cemeteries on a restricted basis. read more
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced that in view of the cancellation of this year’s Gaeltacht Summer Courses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary scheme will be rolled over into 2021. read more
Economy Minister Diane Dodds today launched a new learning resource for furloughed workers and others who have lost their job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
Furloughed workers who are entitled to statutory family-related payments will not lose out. read more
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced financial support of up to £17million for ferry operators to keep supply chains open during the COVID-19 emergency. read more