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Stormont Assembly to sit in fresh bid to elect speaker

The Democratic Unionist Party has labelled the move a ‘stunt’ by Sinn Fein.

The Independent UK

North Belfast poverty: 'Without the community spirit of Ardoyne and the Crumlin Road.. it's scary to think where we'd be'

"You're earning more money selling drugs - why a young person want to go into full time work if they are earning say £800 a week selling drugs? These are issues that need tackled"

Belfast Live

Fuel payment scheme cannot be reopened without NI Executive, says Communities Minister

Deirdre Hargey said she was "deeply frustrated" as funding is available but it "requires Executive approval"

Belfast Live

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Alliance gain seat in South Belfast as Green Party leader loses out

The late Christopher Stalford, who held a seat in the constituency for the DUP, was remembered during acceptance speeches.

The Independent UK

South Belfast NI election results: Two for Alliance as Green Party's Clare Bailey loses seat

"We ran on an inclusive, progressive ticket. We want to work together with everyone"

Belfast Live

South Belfast Assembly election 2022 - Candidates in Northern Ireland's most diverse constituency

A look at what to expect from the constituency in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election

Belfast Live

Belfast council confirms cost of long-delayed portraits of Sinn Fein former lord mayors

They are among three Sinn Féin ex-lord mayors whose portraits have yet to be unveiled years after their tenures came to an end

Belfast Live

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Are bookmakers open in Northern Ireland on Good Friday?

Gambling reform legislation has made its way through Stormont in recent months

Belfast Live

Additional covid funding will create "at least" 300 new jobs in Northern Ireland - minister

Communities minister Deirdre Hargey has doubled the Covid Recovery Employment & Skills Initiative funding to £20 million

Birmingham Post

Legislation to make period products freely available in NI passed by Assembly

Previously, Northern Ireland had been the only part of the UK not to have a permanent scheme in place to tackle period poverty

Belfast Live

£4m Coalisland public realm scheme works completed as more funding announced for Lineside

A further £274,000 has also been announced by the Department in order to revitalise the Lineside area of the town

Belfast Live

300 new jobs to be created in NI as sectors get extra £10m Covid support

The roles will be created across the heritage; sport; voluntary, community and social enterprise; arts and creative sectors through the Covid Recovery Employment & Skills Initiative

Belfast Live

Schoolkids help launch new sport and physical activity strategy at Stormont

Over 240 young people took part in Tuesday's big launch at Stormont alongside Olympians including Paddy Barnes and Shirley McCay and Paralympian Claire Taggart

Belfast Live

NI lockdown stories: How Northern Ireland's community groups launched to action

"We are at our best when we are working together"

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£200 Energy Payments NI: Deirdre Hargey confirms delay due to 'technical glitch'

The much needed energy payment will now begin to be paid directly into people's accounts on Friday

The Independent UK

Minister writes to head of civil service over helping refugees fleeing Ukraine

Deirdre Hargey says she hopes to establish a refugee scheme despite NI not having a functioning Executive.

The Independent UK

Hargey seeks ministers’ support to advance football stadia programme

The Communities Minister updated the Assembly on the progress of the £36.2m programme.

Belfast Live

£200 Energy Payments NI: Deirdre Hargey confirms who is eligible

Payments will begin next week

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Minister ‘investigating options’ for stadia funding before current Assembly ends

MLAs criticise the failure to move forward the £36.2m funding programme before now.

Belfast Live

Brendan Hughes: Disputes over true impact of DUP walkout to heat up before election

While rivals are blaming the DUP's walkout for inaction over key decisions, the DUP is in turn accusing them of making excuses

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein minister expresses hopes of ‘unlocking’ funding amid sports controversy

Deidre Hargey has said that she will write to her fellow ministers to try to ‘unlock’ funding for a scheme to upgrade football stadia.

Belfast Live

Football chiefs meet with Communities Minister over stadium funding

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey held talks with the Irish FA and NI Football League on Thursday

The Independent UK

Rent freeze for NI Housing Executive tenants

Deirdre Hargey confirmed on Wednesday that the move would be introduced following a surge in the cost of living.

Belfast Live

Deirdre Hargey announces freezing of Housing Executive rents

“Today I am announcing that I will freeze Housing Executive rent levels for 2022/23 so as to not place any further financial burden on individuals and families trying hard each day to make ends meet"

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein ministers accused of ‘sectarian decisions’ over stadium funding

DUP MLA Paul Frew questioned why a plan to redevelop football stadia had been halted while the Casement Park redevelopment continued.

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