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17/04/2024
First And Deputy First Ministers Meet With US Special Envoy
The First and deputy First Ministers have met with US Special Envoy to NI for Economic Affairs Joe Kennedy, reaffirming their commitment to building prosperity through investment.
The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly to discuss a range of issues including the importance of strong working relationships, priorities for investment and the business environment here.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "We met with Joe Kennedy this morning highlighting the shared priorities of our four-party coalition. We need to maximise the enormous economic opportunities that exist here.
"I am determined that we continue to grow our economy, create jobs and deliver for all our people."
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: "Investment is key to delivering our economic potential and today's meeting was an opportunity to further discuss the role U.S. firms can play.
"Northern Ireland is a great place to live, visit and invest in and we appreciate the Special Envoy's support as we continue to highlight the benefits of doing business here and secure a brighter future for everyone."
The Special Envoy is on a three-day visit to Northern Ireland and met with Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly to discuss a range of issues including the importance of strong working relationships, priorities for investment and the business environment here.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "We met with Joe Kennedy this morning highlighting the shared priorities of our four-party coalition. We need to maximise the enormous economic opportunities that exist here.
"I am determined that we continue to grow our economy, create jobs and deliver for all our people."
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: "Investment is key to delivering our economic potential and today's meeting was an opportunity to further discuss the role U.S. firms can play.
"Northern Ireland is a great place to live, visit and invest in and we appreciate the Special Envoy's support as we continue to highlight the benefits of doing business here and secure a brighter future for everyone."
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
