Consultation on Executive’s new investment strategy is launched

By Q Radio News

First Minister Paul Givan and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have today published the Executive’s new draft Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland (ISNI).

The draft strategy sets out a framework for multi-billion-pound investment for infrastructure projects including new roads, schools, hospitals, social housing, and public transport over the next 30 years.

Opening a public consultation on the draft strategy on behalf of the Executive, the ministers called for the views of businesses, community organisations and individual citizens on the future of our infrastructure planning.

First Minister Paul Givan said:

“We want to deliver infrastructure that enables everyone to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives; that can support sustainable economic development and protect our environment.

''Our investments should help decarbonise our economy while building a strong, competitive region and maximising the benefits from new technology and innovation.

“Our investment in infrastructure must support all the people of Northern Ireland, so I encourage everyone to have their say on this draft strategy.”

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said:

“This investment strategy is important for every individual, family and community.

''Our investment in infrastructure should improve people’s lives, and make this a great place to live, work and invest.

''And our infrastructure planning must ensure our investment is prioritised to help those most in need, create a fairer and greener society, and deliver first class public services. 

“This consultation is your opportunity to have your say on what’s important to you, and what our priorities should be in government for our infrastructure investment.”

The consultation will run for 12 weeks closing on April 20 2022 and a copy of the strategy detailing how to respond to the consultation is available from the ISNI website: https://isni.gov.uk/ and on CitizenSpace: https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/ 

Three hour-long information events are also scheduled to take place online on:

Thursday 10th February 2022 at 2pm
Friday 25th February 2022 at 10.30am
Monday 14th March 2022 at 7pm

Information on how to how to join these events is available at: isni.gov.uk

Michelle O'Neill and Paul Givan