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DWP consultation on Statutory Sick Pay available on DfC website
A consultation on proposals to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay has been added to the Department for Communities website.
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Northern Ireland has key role in commemorating landmark USA anniversary
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has commended the links between Northern Ireland and the USA, as preparations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence continue.
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Communities Minister encourages local library visits during Book Week NI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Larne Library to help highlight the benefits of reading more as part of this year’s Book Week NI.
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Minister applauds the history, heritage and hard work that gained UNESCO status
Communities Minister Lyons attended a celebration event in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to mark four Moravian Church settlements being designated as a UNESCO transnational Cultural World Heritage Site.
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Appointments to the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC)
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has appointed Mr Mark McBride as the Chair of NILGOSC from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028. Mr McBride previously served as an Independent Member on the Committee from 1 May 2019 to 30 April 2023.
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Over 1,000 new jobs within DfC to generate £35 million per year
Over 1,000 new jobs are to be created in the Department for Communities (DfC) as part of an expansion in service delivery for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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Funding boost for sport after Olympic and Paralympic success
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons has announced additional funding for grassroots sports clubs after a remarkable summer of success at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Ministers open new Ballymoney Library
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have officially opened the newly refurbished library in Ballymoney.
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Minister Lyons launches new PRONI Guide to Sporting Records
As part of National Sporting Heritage Day (Monday 30 September), the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has launched a new guide to sporting records publication.
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Homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes less than one week away
There are a limited number of tickets remaining for people to book their place at a homecoming Paris Celebration Event for Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Strabane
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced funding worth almost £7m for a transformational Public Realm Scheme in Strabane Town Centre.
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Reappointment to the Charities Advisory Committee
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has reappointed Mr Andrew Turner as a Charities Advisory Committee Member from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2028. Mr Turner has been in this position since 1 October 2020.
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Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons will host a homecoming celebration for Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes next month.
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Statement from Communities Minister Gordon Lyons
“The UK Government has confirmed that, having receiving expert advice and analysis, they are not in a position to make any contribution to Casement Park to host Euro 2028 matches.
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Appointments to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has appointed Ms Leanne McCullough as a Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission (‘the Commission’) for Northern Ireland with effect from 15 August 2024 to 14 August 2029.
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Ministerial Statement on the future provision of Winter Fuel Payments in Northern Ireland.
Mr. Speaker, Although I have already made a written ministerial statement to the Assembly on the 30th August, I wanted to make an oral statement to the Assembly today to give this house an opportunity to express their views and ask questions on behalf of...
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Communities Minister celebrates Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking career
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today hosted a reception at Parliament Buildings to recognise motorbike rider Michael Dunlop’s latest record-breaking triumphs.
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Appointments to the Libraries NI Board
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has appointed the following Members to the Libraries NI Board with effect from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2028:
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Minister announces extra time to explore PRONI archives
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons has announced that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) will be reintroducing extended opening on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm.
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Statement on the Winter Fuel Payment
In a written Ministerial Statement, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today informed Assembly Members of changes to the Winter Fuel Payment.