Unionists' lack of engagement with Shared Island projects 'disappointing'

Michael McGrath says cross-border co-operation will help with common challenges such as climate action and transport links

Michael McGrath was addressing the British Irish Chamber. File picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A lack of engagement by unionists with Shared Island projects has been "disappointing", the Public Expenditure Minister has said.

However, Michael McGrath told unionists in the North that the initiative is "a threat to nobody". The initiative has seen the Government focus on building new cross-border and all-island relationships, backed by millions in funding.