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 who passed away
Had a constructive meeting with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove in Hillsborough on trade issues and the NI protocol.
Met with traders in Dungannon to discuss issues they face.
Reiterated that the principle of consent determines Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom following comments from the Taoiseach.
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
Education Minister Peter Weir speaking after Thursday's Executive.
Also this week:
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots visited the north coast to see how £2.7million of funding from his department was helping revitalise rural communities.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced 230 new jobs in Belfast.
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart highlighted the number of missed outpatent appointments in Northern Ireland.
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots announced a £150,000 water quality improvement initiative.
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell highlighted the importance of the COVID-19 tracking appand called for publication of alerts it has dealt with.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds welcomed guidance 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 celebrations next year.
