Debate contribution: Christmas Lights Funding

Debate contribution by Mr Declan Kearney on 17 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Declan Kearney
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 17 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Christmas Lights Funding
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5245469

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a fhreagra.
I am sure that the Minister will agree that many councils are now struggling with the effect that the slashing of the rate support grant has had on their financial management arrangements. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, which is in my constituency, faces the invidious challenge this year of trying to work out which towns will get Christmas lights and which will not. Minister, are you saying that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's was the only application that you received for financial support to invest in Christmas lights this year?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1774/22-27.

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