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Minister Hargey paves the way for upfront childcare costs
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the Executive’s approval to her request for amendments to existing Universal Credit (UC) regulations which pave the way for upfront childcare costs.
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Hargey steps back in time as museums prepare for re-opening
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey took a step back in time when she visited the Ulster Museum ahead of its re-opening on Tuesday.
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Hargey welcomes additional Covid-19 funding allocation
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that today’s funding allocation to her Department of £50.3m will help provide support to the people, communities and sectors who have been directly impacted by the pandemic.
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Take your opportunity to help shape the future of housing supply
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has launched a Call for Evidence to help inform a new Strategy to increase the supply of housing across all tenures.
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Minister Hargey cuts the sod on new £6.5m shared housing scheme
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today cut the first sod at a new £6.5 million shared social housing scheme at Ogle Street in Armagh City Centre.
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New chapter as libraries prepare for re-opening – Hargey
As libraries prepare to re-open from May 24, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Libraries NI’s headquarters in Lisburn to see the services the community will be able to enjoy.
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Homelessness action plan fully funded – Minister Hargey
A £9m investment by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey will fully fund the Housing Executive’s Covid Reset Plan on homelessness this year.
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Roof repairs fund for listed buildings opens
A £200,000 fund aimed at supporting roof repairs to listed buildings is now open.
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Hargey establishes Culture, Arts & Heritage Recovery Taskforce
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has established a Culture, Arts & Heritage Recovery Taskforce to consider measures to support re-opening and recovery in the short-term as they emerge from the pandemic and to pave the way for a longer term strategy for the culture, arts and...
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Hargey welcomes return of spectators to sports events and further reopening of sports activities
Speaking after today’s Executive meeting Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey welcomed the planned return of spectators to sports events and further reopening of sports activities.
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Funding boost for Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Area
Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Area is to benefit from a funding boost of more than £200,000, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced.
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Hargey welcomes job opportunities for young people as JobStart scheme takes flight
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has encouraged employers to sign up for JobStart after visiting one of the first businesses to participate in the programme.
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Hargey updates the Housing Council on Housing Executive revitalisation
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today met with members of the Housing Council to discuss the future of social housing and other housing issues.
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Minister Hargey outlines plan to improve protections in private rented sector
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today outlined her plans to ensure people and families living in the private rented sector have a safe and secure home.
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Minister Hargey provides more opportunities for local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is changing legislation to enable local voluntary groups and clubs to raise vital funds by selling tickets online.
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Minister welcomes Fresh Start funding for community based projects
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed funding of almost £1million to ensure the continued delivery of her Department’s contribution to the Fresh Start initiative.
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Communities Minister allocates £18million for Neighbourhood Renewal
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the allocation of £18.06 million to projects being delivered under “People and Place – a Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal” in the 2021/22 financial year.
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Dunluce Castle set to re-open
Dunluce Castle has been closed to visitors since Covid restrictions were tightened in December 2020. On April 15 the Executive announced that regulations would be changed to permit outdoor visitor attractions to reopen from Friday 23 April, subject to social distancing requirements.
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Conversion Therapy must end – Hargey
Speaking today in the Assembly, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said that so called ‘conversion therapy’ is a cruel and inhumane practice and it should be ended.
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Hargey launches Translation Hub
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today launched a new Irish and Ulster-Scots Translation Hub.