Menu
21/02/2024
Irish Govt Commits To Invest €800m In Northern Ireland
The announcement of an €800 million (£685m) investment in Northern Ireland by the Irish Government has been welcomed as a "significant contribution" by Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA.
Speaking following a meeting with the Irish Finance Minister, Michael McGrath TD at Parliament Buildings Dr Archibald said: "Today is a significant investment by the Irish Government demonstrating the power of joint working to deliver positive benefits for people right across this Island.
"The positive announcement of €800 million of funding will make a significant contribution to the development of our economy and infrastructure particularly in the North West and border areas.
"This funding will support the redevelopment of the A5 Western Transport Corridor and Casement Park as well as funding projects in infrastructure including an hourly rail service between Belfast and Dublin. It will create jobs, connect communities, unlock economic benefits and make a hugely positive impact on people's lives here.
"I welcome the opportunity to meet with Minister McGrath and look forward to working collaboratively with him to meet the collective challenges we face and to deliver on shared opportunities."
Speaking following a meeting with the Irish Finance Minister, Michael McGrath TD at Parliament Buildings Dr Archibald said: "Today is a significant investment by the Irish Government demonstrating the power of joint working to deliver positive benefits for people right across this Island.
"This funding will support the redevelopment of the A5 Western Transport Corridor and Casement Park as well as funding projects in infrastructure including an hourly rail service between Belfast and Dublin. It will create jobs, connect communities, unlock economic benefits and make a hugely positive impact on people's lives here.
"I welcome the opportunity to meet with Minister McGrath and look forward to working collaboratively with him to meet the collective challenges we face and to deliver on shared opportunities."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 June 2010
Irish Activists To Be Released By Israelis
Six Irish activists currently being held by Israel are to be released as international pressure and public outrage mounts over the attack on the flotilla taking aid to Gaza. The Irish activists have been detained in an Israeli camp for the past two days are to be released and flown home either today or tomorrow.
Irish Activists To Be Released By Israelis
Six Irish activists currently being held by Israel are to be released as international pressure and public outrage mounts over the attack on the flotilla taking aid to Gaza. The Irish activists have been detained in an Israeli camp for the past two days are to be released and flown home either today or tomorrow.
23 January 2024
Highrise Safety Cannot Progress Without Minister – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised concerns that new safety plans by the Department for Communities designed to address fire safety in high rise buildings will not be delivered without a Minister to take them forward.
Highrise Safety Cannot Progress Without Minister – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised concerns that new safety plans by the Department for Communities designed to address fire safety in high rise buildings will not be delivered without a Minister to take them forward.
10 October 2011
Robinson Welcomes Homecoming Troops
There have been double celebrations over the weekend as hundreds lined the streets to honour soldiers who have just returned from a difficult tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Robinson Welcomes Homecoming Troops
There have been double celebrations over the weekend as hundreds lined the streets to honour soldiers who have just returned from a difficult tour of duty in Afghanistan.
07 October 2011
Alert Fails To Halt Combat Soldiers' Welcome
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place this afternoon.
Alert Fails To Halt Combat Soldiers' Welcome
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place this afternoon.
30 September 2011
RIR And Irish Guards Win Gallantry Awards
Soldiers on route to Northern Ireland for a series of public engagements this week are among the 25 men from the Irish Guards and Royal Irish Regiment who have just been awarded honours for bravery.
RIR And Irish Guards Win Gallantry Awards
Soldiers on route to Northern Ireland for a series of public engagements this week are among the 25 men from the Irish Guards and Royal Irish Regiment who have just been awarded honours for bravery.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Becoming dry and sunny along the east coast in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Showers gradually die out to leave good clear spells in the evening and overnight. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
