To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail how he will consult with local stakeholders, including businesses and community groups, to consider local views on how the £27m from his Department should be spent in regards to the regeneration of Portrush.

The Portrush regeneration strategy published by Coleraine Borough Council in 2007 set out the strategic direction for the regeneration of Portrush for the next 15-20 years. It also identified the projects that would help deliver this strategy. As these projects are delivered there will be full public consultation on each individual project.

In addition to this my Officials are currently working with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to establish a Portrush regeneration consultative group. It is envisaged that this group will represent a wide range of interests from the Portrush area and will be responsible for engaging with and consulting the wider Portrush community on key regeneration initiatives being taken forward.