The Tánaiste, Brian Lenihan, and the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) have welcomed the British government announcement of a £10m development programme for deprived areas of Belfast.

Report shows derelict buildings in Belfast.

High-angle view of the city.

Irish Republican Army (IRA) mural.

Tom King, Northern Ireland Secretary, speaking at a conference to announce the plan.

Interview with Dr Joe Hendron, Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP).

The reporter is Póilín Ní Chiaráin.

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