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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd have hosted a joint workshop to seek solutions to constraints on housing supply, particularly in areas of high housing need.

Following an open public appointment competition, Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey, has appointed five new Members to the Historic Buildings Council (HBC) with effect from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2025:

As hundreds of historic buildings prepare to open their doors for European Heritage Open Days, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is encouraging everyone to ‘Learn, Use, Enjoy’ our heritage.

On a walkabout of Omagh town Centre, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey viewed some of the recently completed regeneration projects funded through her Department to support the competitiveness and vibrancy of the town centre.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has thanked the outgoing Discretionary Support Commissioner Walter Rader for his work in the role as his tenure comes to an end on August 31.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is urging people to contact her Department to check their eligibility for financial support in the face of the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has viewed improvement works funded by her Department at the junction of the Shankill Road and Lanark Way, Belfast.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today met with a number of organisations who benefitted from her Department’s £20million Employment and Skills Initiative which has created over 300 jobs and training opportunities.

As the Commonwealth Games draw to a close Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has congratulated all the local athletes who participated.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today visited a summer scheme being delivered by Northern Cricket Union and commended the organisation for offering the event free of charge.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has commended the positive impact of the completed public realm project in the Albert Street area of West Belfast.

Local athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games are an ‘inspiration to us all’, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said as the Opening Ceremony gets underway in Birmingham.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today met with a range of groups and representatives from the voluntary and community sector as the cost of living crisis continues.

As Pride 2022 festivals return this summer as ‘in person’ events after two years of being delivered online due to COVID-19 restrictions, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has taken the opportunity to promote LGBTQI+ inclusion, visibility and equality.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council must act to accept and implement all the recommendations from the Local Government Auditor.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has wished the Northern Ireland women’s football team every success in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today took part in the opening panel at the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Bystander Conference at Parliament Buildings.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today visited Fane Street Primary School in Belfast where she met with pupils and the Birmingham Games Baton Relay Team ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) reversal of its decision to exclude local gymnasts from competing in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games on account of having competed for Team Ireland.

The first Special Olympics Ulster event in three years has taken place and Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey was at Antrim Forum today to see the athletes going for gold.