Funding for Planned Interventions Projects is making a positive difference by diverting young people away from anti-social behaviour and dealing with heightened tensions around interfaces, Junior Ministers Gary Middleton and Declan Kearney have said.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has wished local athletes taking part in the Tokyo Paralympics every success as the Games get underway.

Health Minister Robin Swann today announced a new regional Mental Health Crisis Service in line with a commitment in the Mental Health Action Plan.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy visited a number of businesses in the Strabane area this week to see first-hand how they have benefitted from the financial support offered by the Department during Covid-19 as well as their future plans.

The Department of Justice is inviting voluntary and community sector organisations, registered charities, and statutory bodies delivering projects in community settings in Northern Ireland to apply for funding aimed at preventing crime.