First Minister Arlene Foster announces the Executive's roadmap to recovery in the Assembly on Tuesday.
This week the Executive agreed a 5-step 'Roadmap to Recovery' listing relaxations in the COVID-19 regulations as conditions allow progress towards normality.
First Minister announces first steps towards recovery
First Minister Arlene Foster announcing the relaxation of some restrictions which will take effect on Monday.
Party Leader and First Minister Arlene Foster announced on Thursday that the scientific and medical advice has allowed Ministers to allow some small relaxation of the COVID-19 regulations.
From Monday:
Garden Centres will be allowed to open provided social distancing is maintained
Household Recycling Centres can operate and will be added to the list of what constitutes an appropriate reason for travel.
Marriage ceremonies can take place for those where one of the party or a close family member has a terminal illness diagnosis.
Addressed the daily NI Executive Media Briefing on Friday where she:
Stressed that safety in the workplace was non-negotiable. Employers must provide a safe and proper environment for people to work in.
Reminded businsses that applications for bot the £10,000 and £25,000 grant schemes close on Wednesday 20th May
Confirmed that the £25,000 grant scheme is open to businesses that occupy rental properties.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds addressing Friday's NI Executive Media Briefing.
Education Minister Peter Weir
Visited Pond Park Primary School in Lisburn alongside First Minister Arlene Foster to thank those involved in providing childcare for key workers.
Confirmed that a £12million package of measures to support the childcare sector is now open to eligible childcare providers.
Education Minister Peter Weir, with First Minister Arlene Foster and Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan at Pond Park Primary School in Lisburn.
Westminster
Sammy Wilson MP and Gavin Robinson MP welcomed the announcement from the Chancellor that the Job Retention 'furlough' Scheme has been extended until October.
Ian Paisley MP had previously warned against a cliff-edge end to the scheme.
Jim Shannon MP raised the impact of the 14-day quarantine on aviation, business and tourism.
Carla Lockhart MP called for more certainty for the self-employed.
Carla also highlighted the importance of our local farmers whilst speaking during the debate on the Agriculture Bill this week.
Jeffrey Donaldson MP sought reassurance on the use of a Northern Irish driving licence as proof of identification for the self-employed income support scheme.
Gregory Campbell MP highlighted the scale of economic assistance provided to Northern Ireland from HM Treasury, with over £300 million per month being paid to local workers through the Job Retention Scheme.
Gregory Campbell also called on the Department of Health in Northern Ireland to produce a clear plan for care homes in Northern Ireland.
