The Latest Breaking News from Executive

Minister hopes decision to relax Covid rules can be made this week

Health Minister Robin Swann has tested positive for Covid.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022

Failure to lift restrictions a complete disgrace, says business chief

Covid-19 regulations are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

NI Health Minister Robin Swann alone cannot lift restrictions, lawyers say

Robin Swann wants to hear from the other ministers by Monday

Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2022

NI Health Minister Robin Swann regrets no restrictions will be lifted this week due to Executive collapse

Robin Swann was speaking ahead of the second anniversary of the first coronavirus case in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2022

Swann seeking legal advice on replacing Covid rules with guidance this week

The Health Minister said the removal of restrictions had been complicated by having no Executive in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Benefits of protocol to Northern Ireland not being recognised, Martin says

The Irish premier noted that unionist leaders have not called for an end to access to the EU’s single market, which is facilitated by the protocol.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Brendan Hughes: DUP election stunt sets up Stormont for months in limbo

The DUP is positioning itself to refuse to go back into government until its demands over Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol are met

Belfast Live · Feb 5, 2022

New Omicron sub-variant cases triple in Northern Ireland, according to DoH briefing paper

A Stormont Executive briefing paper states that there is no evidence BA-2 strain is any more dangerous

Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2022

Stormont Executive folds after First Minister’s resignation comes into effect

Paul Givan’s departure has also forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her post.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Swann deeply concerned about consequences for health service after Givan resigns

The Health Minister said the move will damage efforts to address hospital waiting lists and raises questions for the removal of Covid-19 restrictions.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022