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Extension of appointments to the Board of Libraries NI
The Department for Communities has announced an extension to the second term of appointment of the Chair of Libraries NI, Prof Bernard Cullen, from 1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023. He has served as Chair since 1 November 2014.
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Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme opens for 2023
Department for Communities has today announced the 2023 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme is now open for applications.
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Appointment of interim Chief Commissioner and Chair to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has announced the interim appointment of Gerard McCurdy as Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (the Commission).
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Views sought on debt respite scheme for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has today launched a call for evidence to explore the establishment of a debt respite scheme in Northern Ireland.
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Cold Weather Payments extended to additional post code areas
Cold Weather Payments have been extended to eleven more postcode areas as temperatures remain at freezing point and below in some areas.
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Cold Weather Payments extended to Aldergrove weather station post code areas
Cold Weather Payments have been extended to 12 more postcode areas bringing the total number of areas affected over the past week to 31.
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Cold Weather Payments triggered for parts of Northern Ireland as temperatures drop
A drop in temperature across parts of Northern Ireland has triggered the first of this winter’s Cold Weather Payments.
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Records from 1997/98 made publicly available online
Documents surrounding the political negotiations that led up to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement are now available online.
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Disability on the Record exhibition opens ahead of the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities
The Department for Communities officially opened its two-week exhibition ‘Disability on the Record’ to celebrate the United Nations International Day for persons with Disabilities.
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Disability on the Record – Exhibition to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Department for Communities is hosting a two-week exhibition to celebrate the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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Competition to appoint the Chair to the Board of National Museums NI
The Department for Communities has launched a competition to appoint a Chair to the Board of National Museums NI.
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Join the conversation on the Duncairn Gardens Development Study
The Department for Communities today offers the public the chance to have their say on how the Duncairn Gardens area can be physically improved over the coming years through a six-week public consultation exercise.
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Hargey marks 30th anniversary of Historic Environment Record
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has marked the 30th anniversary of the Historic Environment Record at a celebration event in Belfast.
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Ministers commit to addressing chronic homelessness
Ministers Deirdre Hargey, Robin Swann and Naomi Long have met to discuss how the housing, health and justice sectors can work collaboratively to tackle homelessness for those with complex lives.
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Hargey appoints new Discretionary Support Commissioner
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has appointed the former Human Rights Commissioner, Les Allamby as Discretionary Support Commissioner.
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Hargey announces public realm works for the Kerr Street area of Portrush
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that work on a £1.4million public realm scheme in the Kerr Street area of Portrush will soon be underway.
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Hargey unlocks £33m fund to help councils address cost of living pressures
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the unlocking of £33million to help councils address the impact of the cost of living crisis.
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Hargey welcomes report on Community Wealth Building
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said Community Wealth Building is more important than ever as she published the Expert Advisory Panel’s independent report and its 26 recommendations to deliver real and sustainable change.
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Hargey calls for overarching approach to cultural sectors
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has called for an over-arching approach to the cultural, arts and heritage sectors, highlighting their importance in building resilient communities, growing a stronger economy and achieving a more inclusive society.
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Appointment of Chair to the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the appointment of Nicole Lappin as Chair of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) Board.