Tim Crookall appointed Infrastructure Minister

It has been confirmed today that Tim Crookall MHK will return to the role of Infrastructure Minister.

The Chief Minister Alf Cannan had been the caretaker head since Chris Thomas was asked to step down from the post in July.

It marks the second time that the Peel MHK has held the position, carrying out the duty from October 2021 up until his appointment as the Department of Enterprise Minister in June 2022.

He is tasked with implementing the recomendations set out in Government's 'Our Island Plan' - he says although a huge challenge, it is one he is ready for: