AQW 26158/22-27

Mr David Honeyford
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 28/04/2025
Answered On Date: 27/06/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any engagement they had during the 2024-25 financial year in relation to the potential development of the Maze Long Kesh site; and (ii) a timescale for any development.

Answer:

We met with the Board of the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation (MLKDC) on 10 July 2024 and the Board met the TEO Permanent Secretary in September 2024 and in February 2025. We have since received advice from officials on the options for the Board and on the immediate priorities for the site.

We have also had correspondence from MLKDC in respect of the Investment Strategy.

Advice on the options is under consideration, but no decisions have been made yet on the future of the site.

Ministers recognise the immense economic, historical and reconciliation potential of the site and remain committed to working with the Board to maximise the potential of the site for the benefit of all.