To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail how her Department is supporting those businesses in Rasharkin, Kilrea and the neighbouring area, impacted by the closure of Bann Bridge.

Responsibility for road and bridge safety and maintenance lies with the Department for Infrastructure and I understand that Causeway Coast and Glens Council are actively engaging with Department for Infrastructure on this issue.

Invest NI has been engaging with their client businesses in the Kilrea / Rasharkin area to determine if they have been adversely affected by the bridge closure. While none of those businesses have raised concerns, I appreciate that this closure, and the lengthy diversion as a result, has caused issues and inconvenience for some local residents and businesses.