As @patsymcglone steps down after decades of service to his community, Northern Ireland politics loses one of its genuine gentlemen. While many of us talk about friendships that exist beyond the Chamber, Patsy is one of the few who can wear that honour with pride and without fear of contradiction. A detail-oriented politician with an inquisitive mind, sound judgement, and a personality it would be impossible not to like, he has earned respect across political divides. I genuinely will miss Patsy. He represents the very best of public service, the very best of politics, and the very best in us. Apart from not being a Unionist of course, nobody's perfect 😛 Wishing him every happiness in the years ahead. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat agus gach sonas ort sa todhchaí.

Until the Executive genuinely tackles financial waste, the cost of division here & revenue raising I wouldn't give them another penny. And because we elect DUP & SF as the two biggest parties - knowing they thrive on division - it's our own fault we are in this mess.

Belfast Zoo is set to get a new accessible hop-on, hop-off train in a £75,000 investment belfastlive.co.uk/news/north…

Let the record show: the MLA pay rise worth £14,000 - a whopping 27% - could have been stopped by MLAs. This is money that could have been given to households currently struggling to heat their homes. MLAs enabled this money grab, and no amount of doublespeak can hide that fact.

Great opportunities for young people across Belfast Delighted to confirm new plans at our Foodstock Education & Empowerment Centre, working with Youth Empowerment Network and Springvale Learning, to create clear pathways into Cyber Security careers for young people. Cyber Quest is a 20-week programme for 16–25 year olds, delivered locally, helping young people build skills, confidence and real routes into future-focused jobs. ✔️ Cyber Security & IT training ✔️ Recognised qualifications ✔️ Employability & personal development ✔️ Open and accessible This is about lifting young people up and opening doors to new futures. 👉 Complete expression of interest form here: form.jotform.com/26008205276… #EmpoweringCommunities

On Christmas Eve, we will be out delivering hundreds of free cooked Christmas dinners again this year throughout communities in Belfast. If you know someone on their own, an elderly or vulnerable neighbour or family member that would benefit from a Christmas dinner; please message / email me and our team at Foodstock will deliver to their door. 👇 📧 Paul.Doherty@FoodstockCharity.com 📱07794304259 This is what community is all about - looking out for one another. We couldn't do this without the incredible generosity of Lily's Kitchen and Bar who have kindly offered to cook these meals for Foodstock for free. Thank you! #Community

A better path is on the way folks! 😀 (as reported in @NorthBelfastNew)

Great news! Walkers accessing Cave Hill via the Adventure Playground entrance will soon have their own path & no longer be forced to share with cars. A new nature trail is also being added. I worked with officials to deliver this £81,000 project & construction started today!

A dream became reality today... Our thanks to Carl Frampton for helping us officially launch the Foodstock Education & Empowerment Centre in Belfast. This will be a place where children walk through the door and feel community all around them - and leave feeling inspired. Thank you to everyone who worked with us to make this dream possible. 🤝 #Community