
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has instructed officials to put in place immediate and practical steps to help support Artists, Performers and Creative Producers across the arts and cultural sector. The Minister is planning to find ways to support individual artists, performers, creative producers and organisations create work in new ways including digital delivery during […]
Mar 30 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Health Minster Robin Swann have urged companies across Northern Ireland to prioritise the safety of their staff. They also reminded workers of their obligation to protect themselves and their co-workers during this crisis. The Ministers were keen to highlight the guidance from the Public Health Agency (PHA) and from the […]
Mar 30 2020 | Posted in
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Specialist units across government are working at pace to combat false and misleading narratives about coronavirus, ensuring the public has the right information to protect themselves and save lives. The Rapid Response Unit, operating from within the Cabinet Office and No10, is tackling a range of harmful narratives online – from purported ‘experts’ issuing dangerous […]
Mar 30 2020 | Posted in
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has today issued a Written Ministerial Statement regarding the temporary early release of some sentenced prisoners. Naomi Long’s statement in full: The developing public health emergency caused by the worldwide coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is causing us to consider measures that only a few weeks ago would have been unthinkable. One such […]

A drive to boost Northern Ireland’s health and social care workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic is receiving a really positive response, Minister Robin Swann has announced. The online HSC Workforce Appeal went live over the weekend and in the first 24 hours, 4,031 people registered an interest in playing their part. That includes […]
Mar 30 2020 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people to help protect and respect all key workers including those collecting and emptying our bins during the Covid-19 crisis. The Minister has also issued new guidelines on what to do with your personal waste including used tissues and protective gloves if you are self-isolating with the virus. […]
Mar 30 2020 | Posted in
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Another six people in Northern Ireland have died with coronavirus. This brings the total to 21. It is now the biggest daily death total in Northern Ireland in a 24 hour period. According to the Public Health Agency, an additional 86 people have tested positive for Covid-19. This brings the official […]

Sweeping new powers will come into force across Northern Ireland tonight at 11pm to combat the spread of Coronavirus. The Executive has agreed to adopt the powers in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health posed by Covid-19. The powers compel the closure of certain premises and prohibit anyone from leaving home […]

The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a new Covid-19 NI information app. The new app is dedicated to providing people across Northern Ireland with immediate advice and links to vital trusted information, as the situation with the pandemic evolves we will keep the app up to date. The app includes guidance […]
Mar 28 2020 | Posted in
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NI Water is urging customers to be extra vigilant about bogus callers coming to their home who claim to work for NI Water. Following the global spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 and Government advice about avoiding direct contact with people, now, more than ever, it is even more important to be wary of strangers. Carol […]
Mar 28 2020 | Posted in
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