Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson
SINN Féin MEP Martina Anderson today led a delegation meeting with members of Derry’s Islamic community to discuss the creation of a community hub in the city.
She was joined at the meeting by Sinn Fein Foyle MLA and deputy first minister Martin McGuinness.
Speaking after meeting with representatives of the Islamic community in the north west, Ms Anderson said;
“I met today with members of the Islamic community from the north west alongside Martin McGuinness and City Centre Manager Jim Roddy.
“We discussed their campaign to establish a community hub in the city and identify a facility.
“The Islamic community are involved in a range of activities in the city and wider north west and are keen to continue to contribute to our diverse society.
“At today’s meeting we discussed ways to assist the group to access external funding in order to establish a community hub in the city.
“Martin McGuinness will explore options in the Assembly.
“I will explore opportunities at the European Parliament and our colleagues will also make enquiries at Derry and Strabane District Council.
“Derry’s Islamic community make a valued contribution to the cultural life of our city and we will continue to support that,” added Ms Anderson.
