This minor adjustment to the current restrictions will allow two World Cup qualifications matches scheduled for March 25 and 31 to take place as well as a friendly match between NI and the USA on March 28. 14 October 2020. News: Northern Ireland Executive announce further COVID-19 restrictions. //-->, Ministers welcome opening date for Victims’ Payments Scheme, Foster and O’Neill praise preparations for re-opening of sectors, Foster and O’Neill condemn attack on life of part-time police officer, Managed isolation packages for passengers go live. Earlier in the day, Ms O’Neill said she expected ministers would agree a timetable of reopenings that will cover several months. First Minister Arlene Foster, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill and … The powersharing executive meets on Thursday amid expectation an announcement of several easements will follow. Removal of the ‘stay at home’ provision in the legislation; stronger promotion of the stay local and work from home messages. Get the latest Northern Irish news from BBC Northern Ireland: breaking news, analysis, features and debate plus audio and video coverage on topical issues from around Northern Ireland. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. With Northern Ireland having marked one million Covid-19 vaccines by last weekend and with other key health and scientific indicators going in the right direction, ministers have made clear they are now in a position where indicative dates can be provided. Commenting on the Executive’s announcement that more retail businesses on the ‘non-essential’ list can plan to reopen, Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said: “This is a welcome step forward towards the wider reopening of our local retail sector and our town and city centres. Ministers announce launch of All Island Strategic Rail Review. [CDATA[//>