Ministers meet to discuss pathway to recovery after lockdown and the return of schools

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Stormont Ministers are expected to meet later to discuss setting out a pathway to recovery from lockdown.

It's not expected to include indicative dates for lifting restrictions on different sectors.

The plan is expected to be published by the First and Deputy First Ministers on Monday.

Meanwhile, It's also likely the executive will discuss the planned return of schools - after the DUP said it wanted to "revisit" agreement on a phased approach. 

It comes as the Health Minister has warned against jumping the gun when it comes to easing lockdown restrictions. 

Robin Swann has also defended the phased return of school pupils here amid calls from the DUP to reconsider. 

He insists that Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have a right to take a different approach to the Prime Minister. 

Mr Swann says we must not stumble as he called for unity to help rebuild the health service. 

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