Stormont ministers have agreed to press ahead with a series of further relaxations of Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland. The powersharing government has also agreed a "green list" for international travel, opening the way for holiday makers to travel to a limited number of foreign destinations without having to quarantine on their return.
Portugal has been included on a list that is in line with those already agreed elsewhere in the UK. The PA news agency understands ministers agreed the following relaxations during a virtual meeting of the Stormont Executive today.
From Monday 24 May, indoor hospitality can resume in Northern Ireland while people will be able to meet inside private homes for the first time this year.