McGimpsey Commends Emergency Services

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service answered more than 1,100 calls on Saturday and firefighters rescued a number of people.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also dealt with the situation, and was able to carry out its vital work despite the adverse conditions.

The minister said: "I would like to pay tribute to the efforts of the many emergency services staff who worked so hard in dealing with the flooding.

He added: "I would like to thank each of you, on behalf of the government, my department and the local community, for the job which you carry out each day."