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The CBI engages with the devolved ministers of Northern Ireland

Unpacking the key takeaways from recent meetings since the devolution of Stormont.

28 Feb 2020, 9 min read

Minister Dodds (Department for the Economy) 

The CBI NI Chairs and Director met with Minister Dodds on 13 February. Discussions centred on skills, energy, Brexit, and wider concerns.  

The Minister was very open to listening to solutions and agreed we have all had different views on Brexit in the past. Since the UK formally left the EU on 31 January, the Minister also noted that now it is in all our interests to make the NI Protocol work for NI. She is very keen to get the economy working for everyone in NI, but noted we have a short window in which to get things done. Our biggest challenges in her eyes is the budget and available funding. 

Minister Dodds noted that there was an open door for business in her Department as she is keen to hear the needs of industry. 

Skills

  • The CBI raised the issue of immigration and the need for people and alternative action to be taken for NI (

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