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  • Covid-19 press conference – 8 October 2020

    Date published: 8 October 2020

    The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill confirm agreement by Executive to increase penalties for breaches of Covid-19 regulations. The Executive also agreed to extend places where face coverings are mandatory.

    First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill
    First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill

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