LISTEN: Ministers have shown 'unanimous support' to easing of Covid rules

By Q Radio News/PA

Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill said that ministers have given “unanimous support” to Robin Swann to ease Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland.

Health Minister Robin Swann had written to other ministers seeking their input after he received advice which highlighted potential legal complications of him acting to replace Covid regulations with guidance without the wider endorsement of an Executive.

Ms O’Neill said:

“Firstly, let me wish our health minister well, he has obviously tested positive for Covid.

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“He has a big job ahead of him and I am glad that there has been unanimous support for him to move forward in terms of the Covid restrictions.

“Backed up by the health advice that we are now in a space where hopefully we are able to see the easement of restrictions and a bit more of normality return.

“We will continue to work with the health minister in that regard.”

Michelle O’Neill said that she expected an announcement from health minister Robin Swann about easing Covid rules in Northern Ireland on Monday or Tuesday.

She said: “Either today or tomorrow I am assuming that Robin will come forward.

“He had given all ministers until lunchtime today to respond.

“I believe everybody has now responded to say that they are content that he proceeds, as per the health advice.

“So, I suspect that over the course of today or tomorrow Robin will bring forward those easements.”