Today @FineGael Northern Ireland engagement group visited Newry.
Our party is committed to enhancing all aspects of North-South cooperation at Local, National and European level.
Positive dialogue is of the utmost importance on our shared island.
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We began the day with a proactive roundtable with the business community in Newry.
Unnecessary barriers to trade are failing business and prevents the NI economy from flourishing.
Business wants a deal on the NI Protocol.
@NewryChamber & @NMEA_WIN_NEWRY
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Health knows no borders.
An all island approach to health is needed.
Daisy Hill Hospital represents this need-serving the communities of Armagh, Down, Monaghan & Louth.
This is an area that falls outside the Protocol but can be progressed by government North & South.
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.@PortWarrenpoint is a border port with an invisible border 100m away.
The port is in a strategically significant location & is an asset to the entire island-40% of goods are origin/destination in ROI.
Business wants a Protocol that provides solutions & opportunities.
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In Armagh outside the North-South Ministerial Joint Secretariat.
Fond memories of many successful meetings here during my time as Minister for Justice and Children
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Constructive dialogue with Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell and Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin.
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It is clear from today’s meetings that:
-Northern Ireland needs a functioning assembly and executive urgently
-Political decisions are being delayed at present and it is holding back the full economic potential of NI
-Business wants stability and a deal on NI Protocol
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