'Retaining PEACEPLUS funding from EU is vital' - Ciara Ferguson MLA.
Investing in peace must take precedence over funding war, according to Foyle MLA Ciara Ferguson (Sinn Féin).
She was speaking after a debate took place on the continuation of PEACEPLUS funding.
“Retaining central funding from the EU for the PEACEPLUS programme is vital,” said Ms Ferguson.
“Over £1.1 billion in PEACEPLUS funding has been invested in the 6 counties and border counties since 2021," she added.
“Significant investments across every council district in the north and along the border region have ensured socioeconomic regeneration and transformation.
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