Junior Minister, Gerry Kelly, today welcomed the appointment of Robin Newton who joined OFMDFM as a new Junior Minister replacing Jeffrey Donaldson.
Mr Kelly said: “I want to send my congratulations to Robin Newton in his appointment as Junior Minister and look forward to working with him as we take forward the many issues and challenges facing the department in the coming weeks and months.
“As Junior Ministers we have special responsibility for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, children and young people as well as older people, and we will continue to ensure their needs are a key priority.”
Mr Newton was sworn into office today.
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