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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.
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Written Statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly by Minister Lyons
Proposed Policy Changes To The Winter Fuel Payment Scheme in Northern Ireland
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Minister announces funding for Public Realm Scheme in Glengormley
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced his department’s £2.5 million contribution toward a transformational Public Realm Scheme in Glengormley Town Centre.
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Communities Minister visits iconic Gracehill following UNESCO award
Minister Gordon Lyons has visited the Moravian village of Gracehill in County Antrim to celebrate its recent designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lyons pays tribute to frontline housing staff following hate crime incidents
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has paid tribute to the courage and commitment of frontline housing staff in the light of a rise in hate crime attacks.
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Find your link to local heritage during European Heritage Open Days 2024
The Department for Communities is encouraging the public to visit somewhere new this autumn and explore Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2024.
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Mitigation schemes survey available on Communities website
The Department for Communities (DfC) is encouraging all those with an interest in the current Welfare Supplementary Payment schemes to put forward their opinions in a survey on the DfC website
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons cheers on ‘best ever’ Olympics
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is set to cheer on our athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris.
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Communities Minister statement on Winter Fuel Payment
Commenting on the Chancellor’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said:
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Tax credit only recipients urged to take action on ‘Move to UC’ migration notices
The Department for Communities is encouraging tax credit only recipients who have received a ‘Move to UC’ migration notice to take action in relation to their letter, highlighting the support available to do so.
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Consultation launched on changes to Child Maintenance enforcement and collection
A consultation on proposed legislative changes to enforcement and collection powers within the Child Maintenance Service has been launched by the Department for Communities.
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£1.9million boost for over-50s employability
A £1.9million scheme aimed at boosting the employment opportunities of the over-50s has been announced by the Department for Communities.
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Appointments to the Board of Sport Northern Ireland
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has appointed Gavin Boyd as the Vice-Chair to the Board of Sport NI from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2028. Gavin has been a Sport NI Board Member since 1 August 2021 and has been Acting Vice-Chair from 28...
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Minister welcomes passage of Defective Premises Bill
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the Defective Premises Bill passing its final stage in the Assembly.
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Reappointments to the Board of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has reappointed Sean Kelly and Lynne Best as Board Members to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Board from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2028. They have both served on the board from 1 July 2020.