Economy Minister Diane Dodds has encouraged Northern Ireland businesses to check if they are eligible to apply for her Department’s Covid-19 grant schemes.

The Executive has agreed further funding allocations of £226.5 million following bids from Departments.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has called on eligible businesses to apply for the UK Trader Scheme before the end of February.

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the reallocation of funding to help boost PPE stocks and enable capital projects to move forward.

A £222,000 carriageway and pavement resurfacing scheme on Doagh Road, Newtownabbey will commence on Monday 15 February 2021.