Stormont: Executive special meeting to discuss potential easing of social distancing rules
The Stormont Executive is set to meet today (Monday) with Ministers expected to debate plans for a possible pathway out of the remaining covid restrictions.
It is understood, they will be discussing the potential easing of social distancing rules, the possible introduction of a vaccine passport scheme and the end of Furlough.
Last week, deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said she retained human rights concerns around the use of vaccine certification but suggested it may be required for the "greater good''.
First Minister Paul Givan said he had concerns about requiring people to prove vaccination in order to gain entry to hospitality venues, noting that thousands of unvaccinated people would be denied access.
Stormont officials have been examining policy issues around using vaccine certification in Northern Ireland and assessing the logistical requirements of rolling out such a system.