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Gordon Lyons MLA

@gordonlyons1

DUP MLA for East Antrim. Minister for Communities.

 Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Joined March 2011
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DUP@duponlineOct 14
The awkward moment when you're asked to provide evidence for your claim that the Windsor Framework is boosting the economy in Northern Ireland.....
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I have just watched Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald from Sinn Fein outside the High Court in Belfast this evening. This is a time for calm heads, not political rants. This is a time to show leadership, not to wind up the community. I have been appalled to see those who have decided to ramp up tensions, and dial up the rhetoric throughout today including senior Sinn Fein representatives on the decision by the Parades Commission to grant a very modest walk on the Garvaghy Road at 8am on Sunday morning. Michelle O’Neill should be dialling down the temperature, not giving stump speeches. Regardless if someone agrees with the decision or not, all should be calming things down. The behaviour of Sinn Fein at the very prospect of 35 men walking down a road at 8am on a Sunday morning, a parade that would take just moments to pass any point, says all you need to know about a “shared Ireland”. The Portadown Orangemen have made clear there is absolutely no threat nor violence. There is nothing to fear from them and absolutely nothing to be apprehensive about. Sinn Fein need to dial the anti-Unionist, anti-British sentiment and show leadership and encourage calm.
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𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 Radical vegan campaigning group PETA have offered to pay for the repair of the Big Fish on the condition that it displays pro vegan signage While I welcome any genuine interest in protecting this important piece of public art, I will not accept funding that comes with conditions requiring the promotion of this message Public artworks and spaces in Northern Ireland are not for sale. The Big Fish will be repaired properly through the appropriate channels and will continue to stand as a celebration of Belfast’s history and the regeneration of the River Lagan – not as a billboard for external advocacy As a representative for East Antrim, I am also proud of the high-quality salmon produced at Glenarm in my own constituency Local producers make an important contribution to our economy and food sector & I will not be supporting messaging that seeks to undermine that industry or lecture the public on what they should eat

ALT 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 Radical vegan campaigning group PETA have offered to pay for the repair of the Big Fish on the condition that it displays pro vegan signage While I welcome any genuine interest in protecting this important piece of public art, I will not accept funding that comes with conditions requiring the promotion of this message Public artworks and spaces in Northern Ireland are not for sale. The Big Fish will be repaired properly through the appropriate channels and will continue to stand as a celebration of Belfast’s history and the regeneration of the River Lagan – not as a billboard for external advocacy As a representative for East Antrim, I am also proud of the high-quality salmon produced at Glenarm in my own constituency Local producers make an important contribution to our economy and food sector & I will not be supporting messaging that seeks to undermine that industry or lecture the public on what they should eat

Belfast News Letter (@News_Letter) profile pictureBelfast News Letter@News_LetterSep 23
Peta offers to help repair Belfast’s Big Fish – in exchange for pro-vegan plaque trib.al/9UB3Fjd
Peta offers to help repair Belfast’s Big Fish – in exchange for pro-vegan plaque

Peta offers to help repair Belfast’s Big Fish – in exchange for pro-vegan plaque

The sculpture on the banks of the River Lagan has become a tourist favourite but it was damaged at the weekend.

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Gordon Lyons MLA retweeted
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CGI Belfast
@CGIBelfastSep 21
Pleased to have a constructive interaction with Minister for @CommunitiesNI on the valuable contribution of the Indian community to Northern Ireland and opportunities to further strengthen India–Northern Ireland engagement. Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words. @gordonlyons1 @MEAIndia @HCI_London @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india
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@CommunitiesNISep 21
Talking all things India with @CGIBelfast. The Indian community makes a valuable contribution to Northern Ireland. Welcome to Belfast @KiranKhatri_IFS. #DFC #Delivering
Minister Lyons and the first Consul General of India for Northern Ireland pictured outside Parliament Buildings.

ALT Minister Lyons and the first Consul General of India for Northern Ireland pictured outside Parliament Buildings.

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Thanks @IrishFA. Great to have the teams in Greenisland.
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Great to have Communities Minister Gordon Lyons along to support our WU16s against Wales 🤝 Read full match report 📝 tinyurl.com/4crh9pxe #GAWA #TogetherWeThrive
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Chris Bryant
@RhonddaBryantSep 17
I’m really glad that the UK government is funding this.
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@sinnfeinirelandSep 17
Sinn Féin minister Caoimhe Archibald is cutting £63 off every home’s electric bill this October. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
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This scheme is from the UK Government, and funded by the Treasury, not Stormont. It required further negotiations due to EU rules regarding Northern Ireland that prevent reductions in VAT such as this, unlike the scheme's application to the rest of the UK. bbc.com/news/articles/… bbc.com/news/articles/…
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DUP@duponlineSep 14
The Sinn Fein Vice-President is cosplaying as First Minister in Wales. She isn't there in any official capacity and when there are meetings at a government level Michelle O'Neill won't be in the room.
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Sinn Fein lambasted me over the Place Name project. Now the truth has come out, they want to “move on”.
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SF attacked @gordonlyons1 over the Place-Name Project. Committee evidence now shows the Minister had taken no decision to cut its funding. @PamCameronDUP gave the SF Chair repeated opportunities to produce evidence for his claims. He could not and simply tried to move on.
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Belfast News Letter@News_LetterSep 9
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Editorial: Northern Ireland's arts sector is nothing like a starving child

Editorial: Northern Ireland's arts sector is nothing like a starving child

​News Letter editorial on Wednesday September 9 2026

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David Thompson@davidtjournoSep 8
'It's like starving a child... they're going to die' - DUP arts minister Gordon Lyons rejects 'odd' analogy by creatives' union chief newsletter.co.uk/news/politi…
'It's like starving a child... they're going to die' - DUP arts minister Gordon Lyons rejects 'odd'...

'It's like starving a child... they're going to die' - DUP arts minister Gordon Lyons rejects 'odd'...

Stormont’s arts and culture minister has defended the funding his department has given to the arts sector in Northern Ireland as local “creatives” demanded his resignation.

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I’m not one to run away from a debate! Good to meet with protesters at Stormont today- even those calling for my head 😀 I’ll continue to invest in the Arts and bring forward the first ever Arts policy for Northern Ireland. 🎭
Gordon Lyons meeting with protesters calling for his resignation at Stormont today.

ALT Gordon Lyons meeting with protesters calling for his resignation at Stormont today.

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Hats off to Richie Neal, it takes a certain type of talent to be so confident and assertive yet be so wrong at the same time.
Rep. Richard Neal (@RepRichardNeal) profile pictureRep. Richard Neal
@RepRichardNealAug 28
Mr. Prime Minister, I would suggest that you read the Good Friday Agreement. This is a question for the people, and for the people only. Both sides agreed to the terms of the peace accord, including the principle that the right to self-determination should not be left to one person. That agreement has been honored and has helped maintain peace on the island of Ireland for 28 years. As a guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the United States has a critical role to play in ensuring that the people of Ireland have the right to control their own destiny.
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The United States is not a legal guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement; the text designates only the British and Irish governments as such. Additionally, the power to call a border poll rests with the UK Secretary of State, not the people as a whole. ukconstitutionallaw.org/2020/09/16/lis… ireland.ie/en/dfa/role-po…
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𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 💳 The £100 oil voucher scheme will open for applications on 𝙒𝒆𝙙𝒏𝙚𝒔𝙙𝒂𝙮 9𝒕𝙝 𝙎𝒆𝙥𝒕𝙚𝒎𝙗𝒆𝙧. Full details at this link: nidirect.gov.uk/oil-support-…
Picture of Gordon Lyons and announcement of the opening date of the oil support scheme on 9th September

ALT Picture of Gordon Lyons and announcement of the opening date of the oil support scheme on 9th September

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The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) profile pictureThe Royal Family
@RoyalFamilyAug 26
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
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@CommunitiesNIAug 20
Minister @GordonLyons1 has officially opened a new archive facility for the Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) at the former Belfast War Room in Mount Eden Park, Belfast. ☢️ 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/l…
Communities Minster Gordon Lyons and Rhonda Robinson, Department for Communities archaeologist.

ALT Communities Minster Gordon Lyons and Rhonda Robinson, Department for Communities archaeologist.

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Communities NI
@CommunitiesNIAug 20
£1.1m in funding offers for the communities of Fermanagh and Omagh! 💷 Minister @GordonLyons1 visited community organisations in Fermanagh to see how his £8.32m Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund is upgrading buildings, strengthening services and making a difference to the community. #DFC #Delivering #NICIF
Group photo with Minister Lyons at 1st Aughnacloy Scouts Hall.

ALT Group photo with Minister Lyons at 1st Aughnacloy Scouts Hall.

Minister Lyons photographed at Derrygonnelly Orange Hall.

ALT Minister Lyons photographed at Derrygonnelly Orange Hall.

Group photo with Minister Lyons at Aghadrumsee G.A.C.

ALT Group photo with Minister Lyons at Aghadrumsee G.A.C.

Group photo with Minister Lyons at Aghadrumsee Orange Hall.

ALT Group photo with Minister Lyons at Aghadrumsee Orange Hall.

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It’s always someone else’s fault…
A father ted picture with the quote- those Protestants up to no good as usual

ALT A father ted picture with the quote- those Protestants up to no good as usual

David Thompson (@davidtjourno) profile pictureDavid Thompson@davidtjournoAug 12
A former Sinn Fein MLA has cited the 1609 arrival of Protestants in Ulster among a number of excuses for the party's inability to deliver A5 road project As well as the plantation, Francie Molloy also blamed the (slightly more recent) use of the courts. newsletter.co.uk/news/politi…
Former Sinn Fein MLA cites 1609 arrival of Protestants in Ulster among excuses for party's inabil...

Former Sinn Fein MLA cites 1609 arrival of Protestants in Ulster among excuses for party's inabil...

A former Sinn Fein MLA has cited the seventeenth century arrival of Protestants in Ulster among the reasons why his former party has not delivered a major road project.

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🥁 Brilliant scenes at the Titanic Slipways last night as the Belfast Bands Forum staged their Ulster Bands Showcase as part of the fleadh: flute bands, Lambeg drums and Highland dancing, all against the backdrop of Samson and Goliath.
Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly along with a piper

ALT Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly along with a piper

Gordon Lyons and Emma with a lambeg drum and some drummers from Co Armagh

ALT Gordon Lyons and Emma with a lambeg drum and some drummers from Co Armagh

Gordon along with the imperial guards band

ALT Gordon along with the imperial guards band

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Well done Team NI 👏🏻 You’ve made us all proud 💚🤍
Gordon Lyons and Team NI athletes at a reception at Stormont

ALT Gordon Lyons and Team NI athletes at a reception at Stormont

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A memorable and uplifting afternoon yesterday at the Gradam Inclusion Awards, celebrating the talent of traditional musicians with additional needs. 🎻🎶
Gordon Lyons with participants at the Gradam Inclusion awards

ALT Gordon Lyons with participants at the Gradam Inclusion awards

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