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First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Mid South West Region Growth Deal delivery partners.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: “The Mid South West Growth deal will be a game changer. It will be a catalyst for economic growth and will create good jobs. It needs to go ahead as planned.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: “Today was an opportunity to get an update on the range of projects that are proceeding as planned and to see the positive impact they will have. However, it was also a reminder that the pause and continued uncertainty around funding is having a serious impact on other key initiatives, all of which would make such a difference in the Mid South West area.
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said: “While I welcome the opportunity to be in Dungannon to be updated on the campaign to lift the pause on the Mid South West Growth Deal I would have preferred to be putting pen to paper and signing the Head of Terms today. The signing of that document would have helped in addressing regional imbalance and represented the next step in bringing much-needed investment into the area. There should be no disparity between any of our City and Growth Deals and I again call for the pause on the Causeway Coast & Glens and Mid South West Deals to be lifted.”
“Our Growth Deal represents a vital opportunity to build on the entrepreneurial spirit of our region by promoting digitisation and innovation in the agri-food, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. Government support for green energy and decarbonisation is essential in transforming our industries as they adapt to climate change.
“This deal is critical to delivering on the NI Executive’s new plan to boost regional economic performance, as well as the UK Government’s clear priority for economic growth. Further delays will threaten the achievement of both UK and NI growth targets.
“We gather today to say to the UK Government: today was a missed opportunity, but the chance to invest and grow our region still exists. We urge you to lift the pause and recommit to supporting us now.”
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