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31/07/2013
O'Neill Affirms Support For LGB&T Community
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has met with representatives from the Rainbow Project to discuss how her department can address the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
The Rainbow Project is the largest LGB&T organisation in Northern Ireland.
Speaking after the meeting Minister O'Neill said: "This was a very positive meeting which provided a good opportunity to discuss how my Department can continue to raise awareness of LGB&T networks and support services and address their concerns especially in relation to those living and working in rural areas."
The Minister added: "I would take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to equality and my officials will continue to work closely with the Rainbow Project in taking forward key issues relevant to the LGB&T sector."
(IT/JP)
The Rainbow Project is the largest LGB&T organisation in Northern Ireland.
Speaking after the meeting Minister O'Neill said: "This was a very positive meeting which provided a good opportunity to discuss how my Department can continue to raise awareness of LGB&T networks and support services and address their concerns especially in relation to those living and working in rural areas."
The Minister added: "I would take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to equality and my officials will continue to work closely with the Rainbow Project in taking forward key issues relevant to the LGB&T sector."
(IT/JP)
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