Press release

PM call with First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill: 17 December 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 20 December 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Prime Minister has spoken to First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland this afternoon to discuss the ongoing response to the Omicron variant.

They agreed on the vital importance of the vaccine rollout and acceleration of the booster campaign.

They also discussed shared challenges including the economic disruption caused by Covid and will continue to work together.

The Prime Minister confirmed UK Government will be convening a COBR meeting over the weekend with counterparts from the devolved administrations to continue discussions.”

Published 20 December 2021