Extra Funding For NI Executive To Fight Covid-19

Finance Minister Welcomes additional funding.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the additional funding for the Executive and the guarantee that the Executive will receive a minimum of ยฃ2.2 billion for its COVID-19 response.

Commenting Minister Murphy said:xa0โ€œI welcome this additional funding and the clarity provided on the Executiveโ€™s budget for its Covid response.xa0

โ€œThe Executive faces significant financial pressures to be met from this funding including the costs of preparing for a second wave of the virus, and helping businesses to survive and rebuild.xa0

โ€œThis funding will help the Executive to maintain public services, support economic recovery, and protect the vulnerable.โ€

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