€170m Northern Ireland voucher scheme to open in fortnight

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons encouraged everyone who is over 18 to apply for their card. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A high street voucher scheme, which will offer pre-paid cards worth £100 (€117) to every adult in Northern Ireland, will open for applications on September 27.

Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons said the aim of the £145m (€170m) scheme is to boost businesses devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.