Multi-agency partners are currently on the ground working in partnership responding to the impacts of Storm Francis.

Northern Ireland’s further education colleges deliver high quality learning that meets the needs of learners and the economy, Minister Diane Dodds said today.

The Executive Office has designated the Department of Justice as the Department to exercise the administrative functions of the Victims’ Payments Board on the Board’s behalf under para 2(1) of Schedule 1 to the Victims’ Payments Regulations 2020.

Naomi Long said: “I regret that this case ever had to reach the courts, but welcome the judgement and am hopeful that the Executive can now move forward together to progress the delivery of a scheme to support those with serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the Troubles.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched Tourism NI’s new programme to provide financial assistance to help support tourism providers in creating experiences that reflect the new Northern Ireland Embrace A Giant Spirit experience brand and stimulate demand for local tourism.