Infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon has claimed a move by a Whitehall department to establish an office in Belfast is a "power grab" aimed at "undermining devolution".
RECAP as Northern Ireland press conference held by Arlene Foster and Conor Murphy
Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill is currently self isolating
The Northern Ireland Executive issued a coronavirus announcement on Thursday afternoon.
A press update on the response to the Covid-19 pandemic was held today at 4.15pm and will be headed by First minister Arlene Foster and Finance Minister Conor Murphy.
Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill is currently self-isolating after a positive coronavirus test result in her household.
The Sinn Fein deputy leader said she will continue her ministerial work remotely.
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Ms O Neill tweeted: I will now have to self-isolate due to a positive test result in my home.
January 11, 2021 5:58 pm
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots today chaired the first meeting of the region’s new Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group today (Monday, January 11).
Held virtually, the group included Economy Minister Diane Dodds, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Finance Minister Conor Murphy.
Working together towards shared goals
Speaking following the meeting, Minister Poots explained the session aimed to encourage a “spirit of partnership and collaboration” between ministers over environmental issues.
“The Executive’s overarching multi-decade Green Growth Strategy and Delivery Framework for Northern Ireland is aiming to transform our society towards net-zero by 2050, protect and enhance our environment and deliver sustainable economic growth,” he said.