Diane Dodds accused of lacking vision over protocol potential Economy Minister Diane Dodds.
SDLP economy spokesperson, Sinéad McLaughlin.
A NEW 12,000-word document setting out Economy Minister Diane Dodds’ vision for the next decade has been criticized for omitting any reference to the Irish protocol or the all-island economy.
Presenting the 10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation paper yesterday, Ms Dodds spoke of her vision as being “purposefully bold and ambitious”.
A summary of the report said the north is “facing a once in a generation opportunity to reshape the economy in a way that we have never before been able to achieve”.
Economy minister launches 10-year vision for Northern Ireland
By Clodagh Rice
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The plan s 10 key principles include supporting a greener economy and increasing innovation.
It outlines five priority clusters ; information and communication technology, digital, agri-tech, creative industries and advanced manufacturing.
Mrs Dodds said the pandemic had shown the resilience of local businesses.
The Department for the Economy is inviting representatives from the business community, academics and society to help prepare a business plan for next year. Our economy has already been dramatically reshaped by the Covid-19 pandemic and the past year has highlighted the resilience and creativity of the business community, Mrs Dodds said.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Photo by Aaron McCracken Jonathan McCambridge, PA 11 May, 2021 06:02
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched a new economic vision which she says will lead to better jobs, wages and quality of life for people in Northern Ireland.
Mrs Dodds said her department would take a number of steps to ensure that the area can compete with other small economies on a global stage.
Mrs Dodds said: “Our economy has already been dramatically reshaped by the Covid-19 pandemic and the past year has highlighted the resilience and creativity of the business community.
I learned about the Department for the Economy s new ten-year economic plan by listening to Radio Ulster this morning. This must be what being an MLA is like.
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