Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland

DSD Minister meets President Obama

DSD Minister, Margaret Ritchie meets President Obama at the White House on St. Patricks day.

Minister Ritchie is part of the governmental delegation visiting the United States.

18/03/10 - Ritchie discusses best-practise with New York housing chief
Margaret Ritchie this week met with the New York Housing Commissioner to discuss best practice.
15/03/10 - Ritchie seeks developer interest for Curran street regeneration
Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie MLA has called on developers to register their interest for the regeneration of Curran Street, Portadown.
15/03/10 - Ritchie welcomes healthy new approach to sick leave changes
A change to the current ‘sick note’ will soon make it easier for people to return to work.
15/03/10 - Benefit Fraud Weekly Review
Confiscation Order follows benefit fraud conviction. Read more in the weekly review.
11/03/10 - Ritchie announces major funding boost for projects in Caw Nelson Drive, Derry city
Social Development, Margaret Ritchie, MLA officially launched a £120,000, two year ‘Areas at Risk’ project during a visit to Derry city.