€196m has been invested in the North West today under the Shared Island Fund.
Originally established to enhance cross-border cooperation, today’s funding announcement will see investment into rail infrastructure.
The Derry to Belfast rail line is due to see major upgrades, having received €193m.
€3.5m has been allocated to cross-border healthcare projects which aim to expand cancer support and psychosocial services at the North-West Cancer Centre in Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.
Minister Charlie McConalogue says it is a welcome announcement:
