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Completion of new roof at Carrickfergus Castle a towering success
Minister for Communities Deirdre Hargey MLA has formally re-opened the Great Tower at Carrickfergus Castle, following a £1million conservation project to construct a new roof on the 800-year-old landmark.
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Extension of appointment to the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The term of appointment of a Member of the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has been extended from 1 February 2020 to 30 June 2020 or until permanent Board Member appointments are made, whichever is earliest.
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Young ambassadors empowered to deliver change in their community
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has commended ten young people from Belfast who are learning new skills to empower them to become leaders in their community.
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Work underway on upgrade of Derry’s Bonds Hill
The Bonds Hill area of the Waterside is to benefit from a £255,000 public realm scheme, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said.
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Ministers launch Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games
The Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games is coming north for the first time ever.
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Appointment of one Councillor to the Board of Libraries NI
The following new Councillor Member has been appointed to the Board, for a term of appointment, from 1 February 2020 until the date of the next local council elections:
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Extension of Appointments to the Board of National Museums NI
The Department for Communities has extended the first term of appointment of the Chair Mr Miceal McCoy from 1 January 2020 until 30 June 2020. He has served on the Board since 1 January 2014.
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Minister celebrates Ireland Women’s Hockey Team Olympic Qualification
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, MLA today held a reception to recognise the recent successes of the Ireland Women’s Hockey Team which culminated in the team qualifying for their first ever Olympic Games.
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Personal Independence Payment Review
The Department for Communities has appointed Ms Marie Cavanagh to carry out the second independent statutory Review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment.
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Minister announces extension of protections from bedroom tax
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA today announced her plans for the extension of the welfare mitigations to the bedroom tax beyond 31 March 2020.
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Developer submits planning application for Queen’s Parade, Bangor
Bangor Marine Ltd. has submitted a comprehensive planning application for the development site located at Queen’s Parade and Marine Gardens in Bangor.
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Minister addresses Women’s Aid ‘Changing the Conversation’ conference
Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey MLA today said the Department is considering a Sanctuary Scheme for victims of domestic violence.
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Hargey discusses welfare mitigations with key stakeholders
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA today met with key stakeholders to reaffirm her commitment to extending welfare mitigations beyond 31st March 2020.
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Minister Hargey opens Belfast City Centre Event Grant Scheme
Minister for Communities Deirdre Hargey MLA has opened a £200,000 funding package to assist those hosting events in Belfast City Centre.
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Extension of Appointment to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
The first term of appointment of two Members of the Board of Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) has been extended from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020
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Extension of appointment to the Board of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd
The first term of appointment of a Member of the Board of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd (USEL) has been extended from 1 January 2020 to 31 May 2020
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Launch of Competition for new Local Government Boundaries Commissioner for Northern Ireland
The Department for Communities has today launched a competition to appoint a new Commissioner to review Local Government Boundaries.
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Getting Casement built is one of my key goals
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA today outlined some of her priorities including her determination to get Casement Park built.
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Hargey raises Welfare Reform concerns with Prime Minister
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA today highlighted concerns on the Welfare Reform system with the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Investment of over £277,000 in Omagh town centre
This project includes a shop front improvement scheme, street cleansing and “Bags for Life” to promote shopping in Omagh town centre.