Debate contribution: Ebrington Site
Debate contribution by Ms Michelle O'Neill on .
- MLA
- Ms Michelle O'Neill
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 22 June 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Ebrington Site
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5638151
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Significant progress has been made at the Ebrington site, which has been transformed into an economic and cultural asset for the city and the wider north-west. Executive investment of over £40 million has helped to leverage a further £40 million in private-sector investment. As a result, Ebrington now supports more than 360 jobs, and buildings are now leased or under agreement for lease. That demonstrates the strong demand at the site and the success of developments such as Ebrington Plaza, which provides high-quality office accommodation for employers including Alchemy Technology Services, Ernst & Young, and Danske Bank. Building on that progress, the Executive Office is contributing £3·3 million towards the Derry on the North Atlantic Museum, which is due to open in 2027 and will further enhance Ebrington’s role as a heritage and tourism destination. Ebrington is also continuing to develop as a vibrant events space. Following a successful programme of around 40 events last year, work is under way to deliver a further programme of music, sporting and community events over 2026-27. Strong demand is evident, with major performances such as the upcoming Kingfishr concert already sold out and visitor numbers remaining high. In alignment with the Executive’s priority of building a strong, regionally balanced economy, our efforts are focused on strengthening the social, economic and tourism potential of the Ebrington site.
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