A new financial support scheme for businesses affected by restrictions which came into effect on 5th October in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area has opened for applications.

The Executive has agreed a range of significant time-bound interventions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

I am grateful to the local resident who contacted me recently to say that a young Rowan tree in Victoria Park had been damaged.

I reported this to environment management who very promptly resolved matters.   My thanks to the forestry team for a very efficient response.

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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA has today announced her decision to recommend planning approval for the new stadium at Casement Park.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has welcomed the announcement in today’s budget from the Irish government of their commitment to spend €500 Million over the course of the next five years on key infrastructure projects across the island.