Brendan Howlin
Question:14. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to County Derry. [46989/18]
View answerTuesday, 27 November 2018
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I visited Derry City on Friday 26th October where I had several engagements.
I was pleased to visit the Apprentice Boys Headquarters and Museum where I enjoyed a tour of the Museum. I also had the opportunity to meet the Chair of the Management Committee Mr William Moore and some of his colleagues.
I then visited Creggan Enterprises in the Rath Mór Centre in the Creggan where I spoke with local business people and members of the community. I also got the chance to meet those involved in projects operating from the Centre. During my visit, I also met briefly with the local MP, Ms Elisha McCallion.
Finally, that evening I spoke at the St Columb’s College Annual Dinner which this year was in honour of one of St Columb’s former students, Mr Mark Durkan.
While my visit to Derry was short, it was a welcome opportunity for engagement with various groups from both sides of the community. I believe that visits like this by me and by other Government Ministers are important in the context of our overall North South relations, particularly at a time when the formal structures of the North South Ministerial Council are not active.
Questions Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, resubmitted.