Child poverty is a scourge and we must take concrete action to tackle it. I will be bringing an anti poverty strategy to the Executive so we can collectively address its causes and impacts.

Pleased to be able to update the Assembly today on my plans for improving building safety legislation. Glad to get support from across the chamber for my proposals.

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Belfast Chamber members recently had the opportunity to engage with Minister @GordonLyons1 MLA, Communities NI, at a thought leadership dinner in our Custom House office. #inform #connect #regeneration #cityliving #investment #economy #belfastchamber

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 took a step back in time at Ulster Folk Museum today as he toured the Folk Museum near Holywood.

The Minister met with CEO Kathryn Thompson and Chair Gordon Milligan to learn more about the museum’s Reawakening Project.

The Marching Bands of Clover, South Carolina are welcomed to Larne 🇺🇸

Minister @GordonLyons1 visited Lisburn Library today to announce a £1million funding boost for new books Libraries NI. This vital funding will replenish the stock of books in libraries across Northern Ireland. The Minister also met keen readers from Largymore Primary School to hear…

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 met with Ulster Rugby CEO Jonny Petrie at Kingspan Stadium this afternoon as part of the Minister’s ongoing engagement with sporting bodies. The Minister heard about the work being carried out by Ulster Rugby with regional clubs and the plans for…

.Communities NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLA attended the launch of Special Olympics' Young Athlete Programme in Rostulla Special School today. DfC is pleased to support the programme and help children of all abilities to enjoy sport and physical activities.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA met with young players of all abilities and representatives of sporting organisations on a tour of grassroots and performance football clubs with UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew.

Minister Lyons supported their call to improve facilities at…

I’m in Glasgow along with the Sports Ministers from the UK, Welsh and Scottish governments and representatives from the UK Sports Agencies.

It’s been a great opportunity to work with colleagues from across the country and to share ideas on issues of mutual benefit and concern.

My answer is accurate.

The legally binding funding agreement, approved in 2013, states that the GAA must ensure the project is operated in compliance with s.75 and 76 as if it were itself a public body.

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 continues his programme of engagement with stakeholders, hearing views and experiences of DfC projects and services making real, positive and lasting change for people.

#SupportingPeople #BuildingCommunities #ShapingPlaces

Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 visited Chichester Library in North Belfast this week to see how the library serves as a vital resource for this thriving community. The Minister chatted to the Parent and Toddler group and met with some expert knitters in the Knit ‘n’ Natter…

Plans for a sign language bill and more interpreters for the deaf in Northern Ireland have been set out by the communities minister Gordon Lyons MLA
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𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 - 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹
Gordon Lyons MLA has signalled his intention to bring forward a Sign Language Bill for NI.
Our deaf community deserve dignity and fairness when accessing public services.

For clarity, this is entirely without foundation and no such memo exists. I look forward to a retraction and correction of the record.

Minister Lyons visited Carrick Rangers Football Club today to hear about the club’s plans for modernising their facilities in partnership with local stakeholders.

The Minister also discussed the benefits local clubs can deliver for local people and how the Sub Regional…

Minister Gordon Lyons MLA outlines his priority for positive change as he looks to deliver for all the people of Northern Ireland.

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