Covid-19: Stormont ministers to discuss further easing of restrictions
By Jayne McCormack
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image captionAn indicative date of 21 June has been put forward for the return of live music
Stormont ministers will meet later to discuss Northern Ireland s remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
These will include proposals to allow live music to resume.
An indicative date of 21 June has been put forward, but it needs considered in line with health advice.
No live music is permitted in pubs, hotels and clubs in Northern Ireland under current Covid-19 regulations, with many venues closed to audiences since March 2020.
It is understood ministers will also consider slightly raising limits on social contact at home.
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