The overall aim of the Safer Internet plus Programme is to fight against illegal content and to promote safer use of the Internet and new online technologies, particularly for children,
as part of a coherent approach by the European Union.
eParticipation is a preparatory action that aims to harness the benefits of ICT to improve legislative and decision-making processes and to enhance public participation in such processes at all levels of government decision-making.
The overall aim of the eContentplus programme is “to make digital content in Europe more accessible, usable and exploitable”.

In response to a question from Mary Bradley MLA (Social Democratic and Labour Party) The Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisures, Edwin Poots has outlined the future levels of funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

LIFE+ provides grants for innovative environmental schemes and biodiversity projects

Arts and Culture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced public funding of over £8.5million for the refurbishment of the Ulster Hall.
Small community groups in deprived areas in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £2 milllion investment announced by the Social Development Minister.

Barnardo's Big Toddle got off to a great start as Sarah Travers of BBC's Newsline started the sponsored half mile walk around the Zoo.

Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced measures to help reduce the length of time children are waiting for speech and language assessments and therapy.
Playground Partnerships is an educational scheme run by Woolworths Kids First that provides financial support to schools wishing to improve their play spaces.