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The official X channel of the Department for Communities (DfC) NI, headed by Minister @GordonLyons1. Managed by the DfC Press Office.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined January 2016
We want to hear from you - Share your views on the cross-departmental Strategy today: 🔗 https://t.co/ingMy4euDE This video is signed in BSL.
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The @NIExecutive's new draft 2025 to 2035 Disability Strategy is currently out for public consultation. This Strategy represents the next step in our journey towards a fully inclusive society where Deaf and disabled people are able to live their lives with freedom, dignity,
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🚨 Be advised of the following wind warnings. More info below. 👇
🟧🍃 Storm Bram is expected to bring strong winds today with a Met Office AMBER wind warning in place from 2pm – 7pm in the north and west. A Met Office YELLOW wind warning also remains in place across Northern Ireland until 10pm tonight. Please take extra care if
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Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched the consultation on the @NIExecutive’s Disability Strategy, a key part of his drive to increase participation and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people. 👇Find out more: https://t.co/m6ZN3G2fDW
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🚨Please be advised of the following River Notice for tomorrow, Tuesday 9th December.
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Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 has activated the Emergency Payment scheme for flooding. Householders who have suffered severe inconvenience from flooding can claim £1,000 payment through their local council.👇
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#MoveMoreLiveBetter - Getting active doesn't mean running marathons. Movement is for everyone - Seated, standing or rolling. Find your way to move, feel good and enjoy the benefits! 🔗 https://t.co/Szd5NoY9Lp
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Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of the conversation… Register today: https://t.co/dxOq4QbiA8
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The Department will be hosting a final public consultation engagement event on the Disability and Work Strategy on Tuesday 16 December. This informal event will be held at @PRONI_DFC and is being hosted for members of the Deaf Community.
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As the festive theatre season begins, Minister @GordonLyons1 attended the opening night of A Christmas Carol at @LyricBelfast this week. 🎄 The Minister also heard more about the theatre’s Fund for the Future, a fundraising campaign to celebrate the Lyric’s 75th anniversary in
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As part of Homeless Awareness Week, Minister @GordonLyons1 announced a £150,000 goodwill grant to fund festive dinners and small gifts for those experiencing homelessness this Christmas. 🎄 @NIHECommunity
@HomelessNI
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The Department has been notified of a scam on social media platforms which is aimed at benefit claimants and offers access to immediate money. The Department for Communities, @DWPGovUK or the UK Government: Will NEVER charge a fee for benefit services or to get benefit
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A busy day of meetings in Ballymena for Minister @GordonLyons1 as he heard from voices within the local community to better understand how the Department can continue to support people, build communities and shape places.
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Minister @GordonLyons1 and @HealthDpt’s Minister Mike Nesbitt’s collaborative New Foundations programme sets out a holistic approach to providing practical support and personal guidance for young people as they leave the care system. Hear from Viki Balciunaite, a care
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Minister @GordonLyons1 has welcomed the recent designation of several new historic monuments and buildings across Northern Ireland. 👀Discover more: https://t.co/qnezXouDCf
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Communities Minister @GordonLyons1 spoke at Belfast City Hall as part of an event to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Minister paid tribute to disability rights advocate and civil servant, Sean Fitzsimons, who died one year ago. #IDPD
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