Minister meets with local community group who have benefited from Rural Grants Scheme.

Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has met with representatives from Friends of Denamona Primary School in Fintona which received financial assistance from his Department’s Micro Capital Grants Scheme.




Public consultation launched on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a public consultation today on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland.




Road improvement scheme for Kempe Stones Road Roundabout, Newtownards

A £230,000 resurfacing scheme on the A20 Kempe Stones Roundabout, Newtownards will commence on Monday 24 May 2021.




Lay Member appointed to the NI Judicial Appointments Commission

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have appointed Dr Joan Martin as Lay Member to the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC).




Resurfacing scheme for B5 Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter

A £350,000 resurfacing scheme on the B5 Greyabbey Road, Ballywalter will commence on Monday 17 May 2021.