Menu
16/01/2008
Dublin Inner City Regeneration Praised By Assembly Minister
Dublin's 'deprived' inner city regeneration projects are an example for Northern Ireland to follow.
According to the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, who was visiting Dublin this week to see how some of the city's most deprived areas have been regenerated, the Ballymun estate is a case in point.
The Minister - who is considering regeneration plans for several areas of Belfast, including the lower Falls, lower Shankill and Crumlin Roads - believes lessons can be learnt.
As well as visiting areas such as Ballymun estate in Dublin to see how they have been turned around, Ms Ritchie was also visiting the Fatima Regeneration Project, Dublin Docklands and the Finglas area.
A spokesperson for the Minister said: "Years ago people were desperate to get out of Ballymun. Now they are desperate to get in.
"How did that happen? What lessons can we learn for regeneration in Belfast?"
Ms Ritchie was also meeting with Irish government ministers during her visit.
(BMcC)
According to the NI Assembly's Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, who was visiting Dublin this week to see how some of the city's most deprived areas have been regenerated, the Ballymun estate is a case in point.
The Minister - who is considering regeneration plans for several areas of Belfast, including the lower Falls, lower Shankill and Crumlin Roads - believes lessons can be learnt.
As well as visiting areas such as Ballymun estate in Dublin to see how they have been turned around, Ms Ritchie was also visiting the Fatima Regeneration Project, Dublin Docklands and the Finglas area.
A spokesperson for the Minister said: "Years ago people were desperate to get out of Ballymun. Now they are desperate to get in.
"How did that happen? What lessons can we learn for regeneration in Belfast?"
Ms Ritchie was also meeting with Irish government ministers during her visit.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 January 2024
Highrise Safety Cannot Progress Without Minister – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised concerns that new safety plans by the Department for Communities designed to address fire safety in high rise buildings will not be delivered without a Minister to take them forward.
Highrise Safety Cannot Progress Without Minister – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised concerns that new safety plans by the Department for Communities designed to address fire safety in high rise buildings will not be delivered without a Minister to take them forward.
12 February 2024
Economy Minister Holds Meeting With Irish Minister For Enterprise
The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has held a meeting InterTradeIreland's office in Newry with Ireland's Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD. Highlighting the importance of holding an early meeting with Minister Coveney, Minister Murphy said that the topic of discussion was "how we can prosper from the Windsor Framework".
Economy Minister Holds Meeting With Irish Minister For Enterprise
The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has held a meeting InterTradeIreland's office in Newry with Ireland's Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD. Highlighting the importance of holding an early meeting with Minister Coveney, Minister Murphy said that the topic of discussion was "how we can prosper from the Windsor Framework".
12 February 2024
Dept Of Health Engages In Detailed Discussions With NI Children's Hospice
The Department of Health has been engaged in a week detailed discussions on the current situation at NI Children's Hospice (NICH) , including direct engagement with the Hospice itself. Minister for Health, Robin Swann, has said that it is clear that the financial pressures facing NICH go much deeper than any reduction of Departmental support.
Dept Of Health Engages In Detailed Discussions With NI Children's Hospice
The Department of Health has been engaged in a week detailed discussions on the current situation at NI Children's Hospice (NICH) , including direct engagement with the Hospice itself. Minister for Health, Robin Swann, has said that it is clear that the financial pressures facing NICH go much deeper than any reduction of Departmental support.
09 February 2024
Ministers Join Chief Constable For PSNI Graduation Ceremony
The PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Justice Minister Naomi Long at today's, Friday 9th February, attestation ceremony held at the Police College in Garnerville.
Ministers Join Chief Constable For PSNI Graduation Ceremony
The PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Justice Minister Naomi Long at today's, Friday 9th February, attestation ceremony held at the Police College in Garnerville.
25 January 2024
SDLP Challenges PM To Back UN Call For Gaza Ceasefire
Colum Eastwood has challenged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ensure the UK backs the United Nations' call for a ceasefire in Gaza. During Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday the SDLP Leader and MP asked the PM would the UK's representative vote in favour of the next UN resolution on a ceasefire. The UK abstained on the last UN vote.
SDLP Challenges PM To Back UN Call For Gaza Ceasefire
Colum Eastwood has challenged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ensure the UK backs the United Nations' call for a ceasefire in Gaza. During Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday the SDLP Leader and MP asked the PM would the UK's representative vote in favour of the next UN resolution on a ceasefire. The UK abstained on the last UN vote.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
