Murphy allocates £165m for culture, businesses and capital projects

The Executive has today agreed COVID-19 funding allocations of £165 million which will see a funding injection for business, infrastructure, culture, schools and local councils.




Minister announces work is to commence on development of Social Inclusion Strategies

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced work is to commence on the development of the suite of Social Inclusion Strategies.




Getting things done – Seafield Road #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who have highlighted to me the poor condition of the pavement on the west side of Seafield Road, in front of the Cherry Blossom Nursery.

I have raised this with the City Council’s Roads Maintenance Partnership, requesting repairs and am grateful for the very prompt response as the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos indicate :




Education Minister launches £11.2m Engage programme

Details of a major programme aimed at addressing the impact of Covid-19 on children’s learning have been outlined by Education Minister, Peter Weir today.




Dodds hails resilience of Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry

Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry has demonstrated its resilience during the pandemic, Economy Minister Diane Dodds said today.