Sub-Group on the Economic Challenges Facing Northern Ireland

On direction of The Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on 3 July 2006, the Assembly’s Preparation for Government Committee has been tasked with establishing a sub-group to consider the economic challenges facing Northern Ireland. The sub-group is chaired by the Deputy Speakers, Mr Francie Molloy MLA and Mr Jim Wells MLA.

The sub-group’s terms of reference are …

1. To identify the major impediments to the development of the economy in Northern Ireland.
2. To consider fiscal incentives that may promote foreign direct investment and indigenous investment.
3. To consider how other matters including an economic package/peace dividend could contribute to economic regeneration and how this might be delivered.