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** Latest Executive decisions announced
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First Minister Arlene Foster speaking after yesterday's meeting of the Executive.
DUP Leader Arlene Foster MLA announced a number of decisions taken by the NI Executive following yesterday's meeting.

These include:
* Wearing of face masks in enclosed indoor spaces will be mandatory from Monday.
* All pupils will return to school on a full-time basis from the start of term.
* The opening of pubs/bars which do not serve food has been paused until 1st September.
* A cross-departmental high street taskforce will look at issues affecting businesses.
* Dates have been agreed for the re-opening of theatres and concert halls along with the return of spectators to indoor sports venues.

Also this week the First Minister:
* Paid tribute to former SDLP Leader John Hume ([link removed]) who passed away
* Had a constructive meeting with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove ([link removed]) in Hillsborough on trade issues and the NI protocol.
* Met with traders in Dungannon ([link removed]) to discuss issues they face.
* Reiterated that the principle of consent ([link removed]) determines Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom following comments from the Taoiseach.

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First Minister Arlene Foster meeting traders in Dungannon following the establishment of the Executive's high street taskforce.


** Minister's plan for school return supported
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Education Minister Peter Weir speaking after Thursday's Executive.


** Also this week:
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* DAERA Minister Edwin Poots visited the north coast ([link removed]) to see how £2.7million of funding from his department was helping revitalise rural communities.

* Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced 230 new jobs ([link removed]) in Belfast.

* Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart highlighted the number of missed outpatent appointments ([link removed]) in Northern Ireland.

* DAERA Minister Edwin Poots announced a £150,000 ([link removed]) water quality improvement initiative.

* East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell highlighted the importance of the COVID-19 tracking app ([link removed]) and called for publication of alerts it has dealt with.

* Economy Minister Diane Dodds welcomed guidance ([link removed]) for the hospitality sector on maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to ensure contact tracing.

* Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart pressed Michael Gove on government funding for NI Centenary ([link removed]) celebrations next year.



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