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.

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened a £140,000 project at Brantry Wood, Eglish, Co Tyrone that will provide recreational space and assist in tackling isolation and improving health and well-being in rural areas.

The Department has today published two statistical bulletins.