Many non-domestic organisations affected by the recent flooding in Northern Ireland will receive £1,000 after the Agriculture Minister announced an emergency financial aid package.

Minister Michelle O'Neill said it is a one-off programme which will help many organisations significantly affected by the flooding.

The scehem will assist those responsible for non-domestic properties who have suffered severe inconvenience as a result of the recent flooding.

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Minister O'Neill said: "I have long held the view that flood prevention must be the priority and that is why, in January, I launched the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme which is a £1m scheme to help people who wish to protect their homes from flooding. The scheme will provide 90% funding to owners of residential properties at risk of flooding to install physical barriers and equipment to help reduce the impact of flooding on their homes. I also extended this scheme more widely to ensure small businesses and farmers get help to protect their properties from the impacts of flooding. Work on the business case has started and I expect this scheme to be available later this year."

(CD)