Gregory Campbell is the new minister for culture, arts and leisure

East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has been appointed as the new minister for culture, arts and leisure.

He replaced Edwin Poots in a reshuffle of DUP ministers which followed Peter Robinson’s elevation to first minister.

One of Mr Campbell’s first decisions will be whether to award ï¿¡5m to redevelop Derry City FC’s ground at the Brandywell.

He will also have to deal with controversy over the Irish Language Act and the Maze stadium row.

Mr Campbell said he was impressed with the proposals presented to him for the Brandywell stadium.

He would not be drawn on whether or not he would attend a GAA match, but said he would treat every invitation he receives as minister on its merits.

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