According to a report, on Monday the dup boycott of meetings of the north south ministerial council was ruled unlawful by a high court judge. Reportedly, the dup said they would boycott nsmc meetings except those focused on health. According to the report, a north south meeting on health matters took place on Thursday.
According to a report, a billion euros has been approved by the nsmc, 75% is backed by the uk. The fund, to be invested over the next seven years is part of a peace plus program supporting projects in northern Ireland, the border counties and Sligo. The innitiative so far has resulted in the redevelopment of the Girdwood barracks in north Belfast and a bridge over the River Foyle, west Ulster connecting unionist and nationalist communities.
According to reports, Britain are against any border checks. Reportedly, a senior Brexit adviser tweeted that the uk could move to entirely suspend protocol dealing with customs, product standards, vat and state aid.
Paul Givan is expected to remain first minister for the summer.