DUP will veto gay conversion therapy ban unless there are robust protections for churches
It comes amid questions over why Arlene Foster did not vote with most of her party on an Assembly motion on conversion therapy
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DUP accused of deliberate fudging after uncertainty over reasons for NSMC meeting no show Lord Dodds said the DUP would refuse to engage with the NSMC if it implements or reinforces the protocol. Picture by Michael Cooper/PA Wire
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon accused the DUP of deliberate fudging . Picture by Peter Morrison/PA Wire
THE DUP has been accused of deliberate fudging after the party appeared uncertain about the reasons for its minister s failure to attend last Friday s North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting.
The DUP faced widespread criticism for the no show, which party leader Arlene Foster said was because there wasn t anyone available for the meeting involving Stormont Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and the Republic s Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.
Covid-19: Time to rebuild economy as restrictions ease, says Dodds
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image captionShoppers will return to streets when all retailers in Northern Ireland can reopen at the end of April
Northern Ireland can begin rebuilding its economy under plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions from next week, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has said.
On Thursday the Stormont executive agreed reopening dates for some sectors, including hairdressers, non-essential retail and hospitality.
The current lockdown has been in place for more than 100 days in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Mrs Dodds said precautions would still be needed to reopen businesses safely.
First Minister reveals her pride in the people of NI - whose hard work and sacrifice paved the way for lockdown relaxation dates
Full breakdown of the latest changes, including how to book driving tests
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