Poots welcomes NI representation on Trade and Agriculture Commission

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the announcement that NI will be represented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission following the appointment of Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Deputy President, Mr Victor Chestnutt.

Pavement Assessment Works To Commence In North Belfast

A road coring and road pavement investigation programme in North Belfast will commence on Sunday 26 July. The work, which will be carried out on short sections of the Westlink, the M2 motorway and some local streets is expected to last three weeks.

Wildfires cause lasting damage to local habitats – Poots

Environment minister Edwin Poots has again appealed for the public to not light fires when visiting the countryside.

During a visit to Armoy, Minister Poots said: “The level of lasting damage caused to natural habitat and associated wildlife by wildfire is shocking and unnecessary.

Economy Minister announces £1million export success for White’s Speedicook

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced that Tandragee based White’s Speedicook Ltd has secured contracts in the Middle East estimated to be worth over £1million.

Dodds welcomes increase in Foreign Direct Investment projects in Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today welcomed the news that over 2,300 jobs had been created through foreign direct investment into Northern Ireland in 2019-20 – an increase of 59% on the year before.