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Extra funding for victims of the Troubles

Peter Robinson - Funding sends a 'clear message'
Peter Robinson - Funding sends a 'clear message'

Up to £2.75m extra funding has been made available for groups working with victims and survivors of the Troubles.

There will also be a doubling in the amount available to the Northern ireland Community Relations Council for a scheme which supports groups and other voluntary organisations working with victims and survivors.

Individual victims will benefit from more than £900,000 of funding to be delivered through the Northern Ireland Memorial Fund, the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister added.

First Minister Peter Robinson said the Executive published its budget in January which included a total of £36m over three years for victims and survivors.

'This sends a clear message to all victims and survivors that their needs are a priority for this government,' he said.

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the groups provided a vital service.