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    • Lyons – achievements at Paris 2024 Games delivering tangible legacy for local sport

      The Minister was speaking after he visited Lisburn Cricket Club and Bangor Swimming Club. Lisburn Cricket Club has had...

      Published 17 November 2025
    • Lyons welcomes positive impact of Open Championship

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the positive impact that staging the Open Championship has had on...

      Published 17 November 2025
    • Minister visits doggy daycare centre to mark JobStart success

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has seen at first-hand the benefits of the JobStart programme during a visit to a...

      Published 14 November 2025
    • Two convicted of benefit fraud at Newry Crown Court

      Two people were convicted at Newry Crown Court for fraudulently claiming benefits they were not entitled to.

      Published 13 November 2025
    • Lyons announces £150,000 investment in Festive Lighting for Mid and East Antrim

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £150,000 investment in a Festive Lighting Scheme to enhance the...

      Published 13 November 2025
    • Lyons – ICC Belfast secured for UEFA EURO 2028 Qualifying Draw

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has said that UEFA EURO 2028 will leave a positive legacy for football in Northern...

      Published 12 November 2025
    • Lyons – Boxing is a positive force for community relations

      The Minister was speaking as he welcomed a report by the Equality Commission following its review of governance...

      Published 11 November 2025
    • Ministers Hail Success Of NI Transplant Games Team

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have marked the success of the Northern Ireland...

      Published 11 November 2025
    • Oral statement NI Assembly – Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA - Equality Commission review of the Ulster Boxing Council

      Mr. Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the outcome of the recent Equality Commission Review of the Ulster Boxing...

      Published 11 November 2025
    • Suspended sentence for benefit fraud at Antrim Crown Court

      A man has been convicted at Antrim Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £37,000 in benefits.

      Published 7 November 2025
    • Lyons: Memorandum of Understanding with the US cements unique relationship with Northern Ireland

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the US Semiquincentennial...

      Published 4 November 2025
    • Suspended sentence for benefit fraud at Craigavon Crown Court

      A woman has been convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for fraudulently claiming over £65,000 in benefits she was not...

      Published 4 November 2025
    • Minister welcomes early success of JobStart scheme as employers launch new job opportunities

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the success of the JobStart programme as hundreds of employers have applied...

      Published 3 November 2025
    • Minister Lyons welcomes landmark visit by the America250 Commission

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a landmark visit by the America250 Commission today (Monday 3 November)...

      Published 3 November 2025
    • Suspended sentence for benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates’ Court

      A woman has been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for fraudulently claiming over £10,000 in benefits.

      Published 28 October 2025
    • Minister says Pension Credit check could unlock crucial cost of living support

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has urged people over State Pension age to check if they are eligible for Pension...

      Published 27 October 2025
    • Communities Minister announces changes to funding for new social homes

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a number of changes to increase the delivery of new social homes...

      Published 27 October 2025
    • Woman given suspended sentence over benefit fraud

      A woman was convicted at Newry Crown Court today for claiming over £38,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.

      Published 24 October 2025
    • Benefit fraud leads to £500 fine

      A man was convicted at Strabane Magistrates’ Court today for fraudulently claiming over £3,000 in benefits.

      Published 24 October 2025
    • Lyons – US/NI 250 funding programme is open for applications

      Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that applications are to open for the US/NI 250 Funding Programme.

      Published 21 October 2025

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