Anderson and McGuinness hold talks with Derry Islamic group about the creation of a ‘community hub’ in city

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson and Foyle MLA party colleague Martin McGuinness today led a delegation meeting with members of Derry's Islamic community to discuss the creation of a community hub in the city.

Speaking after meeting, which was also attend by City Centre Manager Jim Roddy, Ms Anderson said the Islamic community were involved in a range of activities in the city and wider North West and were keen to continue to contribute to “our diverse society.”

She added: "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.”

Ms Anderson concluded: "Derry's Islamic community make a valued contribution to the cultural life of our city and we will continue to support that."