Irish premier Simon Harris makes first visit to Derry

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Simon Harris is in Derry to meet political, civic society and community leaders on Monday.

Mr Harris is in Northern Ireland to meet political, civic society and community leaders in Derry on Monday.

Mr Harris also delivered the annual John Hume and Thomas P O’Neill keynote lecture at the university during his trip.The lecture honours the Nobel Peace prize winner John Hume and Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States. His first engagement was at the Guildhall with Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who made history by becoming the first black mayor of a council in Northern IrelandHe also spoke to the media on Derry's historic walls and called for "momentum" and a need to "look forward" in relation to Casement Park.

they would not be providing funding to redevelop the stadium in time for the Euro 2028 football tournamentSpeaking on Monday, Mr Harris said the redevelopment of the stadium in west Belfast “has to happen” and that the Irish government stood by to “assist in any practical way they can”.

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