NI Ministers make no changes to Covid rules but signpost October 14 as ‘significant date’

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill attend the first in-person Executive meeting since last October (Press Eye/PA)

Stormont ministers have made no changes to current Covid rules in Northern Ireland but have agreed a date when some regulations could be eased.

Following a marathon meeting of the Executive, First Minister Paul Givan said ministers were looking towards October 14 as a “significant date” but added that this would be subject to final decisions made the week before.