Debate contribution: Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime

Debate contribution by Mrs Emma Little-Pengelly on 5 October 2026.

MLA: Mrs Emma Little-Pengelly
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 5 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5774114

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The Executive programme on paramilitarism and organised crime was extended until March 2027, on the condition that it was reviewed. The process is being finalised, and it will be for the Executive to consider the findings and take decisions on the next steps. The Executive Office has responsibility for the Communities in Transition (CIT) project, which has delivered £29 million of support aimed at building community resilience since 2019 across a range of programmes that improve mental health and well-being, support vulnerable young people, tackle exploitation, create pathways to employment, strengthen restorative practice and reclaim public spaces from the influence of paramilitarism. Until the next steps are agreed, TEO will continue to work with delivery partners on mainstreaming and embedding current work. CIT will also carry out an area impact review across the areas to assess the impact of the interventions, identify what has worked well, and highlight where issues remain. That will inform any future programme.

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