A cross-party meeting has took place with the Head of the Civil Service to discuss progress on a medical school for L'Derry.

The plans will see a Postgraduate Medical School developed at Ulster University's Magee campus.

Following the meeting, Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion issued a plea to the civil service to approve the business case.

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The Foyle MP said: "Today we once again met with the Head of the Civil Service and other officials to discuss progress on a medical school for Derry.

"The potential to create investment, train more doctors and plug the existing staff shortfalls exists through this project. 

"Completion of the Medical School will be a key step towards the overall expansion of Magee University and the economic regeneration of the north west. 

"It's important that there is cross-party support for this project and that we are speaking with a united voice. 

"The civil service should finally approve the business case and ensure the medical school is delivered for the north west."

(CM/JG)