Reacting to the resignation of Paul Givan MLA as First Minister, Chief Executive of Hospitality Ulster, Colin Neill said:
“Political uncertainty and instability will damage business confidence including the hospitality sector which is just coming back from the brink following the last two years of pandemic restrictions, and the three years of an absent Assembly.”
“The impact of this is likely to be felt right across the business community. The hospitality sector has only started to get back on its feet with some remaining restrictions still to be lifted. We also need a focused strategy on the revitalisation of the sector brought forward. Whilst an election was imminent, we are really worried that without Executive approval this all could be in jeopardy and we need to be reassured that this is being dealt with.”
“Hospitality businesses and the dedicated workforce, who have already dealt with the biggest challenge of a generation, now need a stable government working in partnership with the industry to rebuild and look to the future.”
Commenting on today’s political developments with the NI Executive, Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said:
“These developments are extremely disappointing for the business community as a whole. Further political instability is bad for business and our economy.
“A negotiated deal between the EU and UK Governments is the only way forward to address the challenges around the NI Protocol. We need a long-term sustainable deal which ensures stability, certainty and affordability for the broader business community in Northern Ireland”
“What now happens to the decisions on the relaxation of the Covid restrictions, the Budget and many other important policy issues facing our economy?
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