Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has visited Dunmurry to meet with representatives from the Dales Community Association.

The Minister discussed a number of issues with the community representatives including living conditions in the Dales Flats and the Housing Executive's plans for their refurbishment.

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Following a visit to the flats at Seymour Hill with Councillor Jonathan Craig MLA and local residents, Ms Ritchie said: "Housing and regeneration are of crucial importance in this area. I was pleased to see for myself the good work already carried out in the area by the Housing Executive.

"I felt it was important for me to discuss the needs of local people and see the area at first hand.

"I am determined to deal with local issues in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the community," she added.

(PR/JM)