Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the announcement by trade unions that they have accepted his proposals on pay parity and safe staffing.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £183,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Castleblaney Road, Keady will begin on Monday 2 March 2020.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that Coleraine-based manufacturer Maine Surface Finishing is creating 155 jobs in a major £9.5 million expansion.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that two carriageway resurfacing schemes in Bangor will commence on Monday 24 February 2020. Victoria Drive and Victoria Road will both benefit from a £300,000 investment.

Due to the significant amount of rainfall that has fallen in recent weeks, water levels are generally higher than normal in lakes and watercourses. Rainfall in February, so far, has been approximately 160% of the monthly average in some western areas.