Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has welcomed plans to promote regional balance and economic development.

The Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA said: “Today the Economy Minister laid out his plans to deliver economic development and promote regional balance.

“These include making Invest NI’s local presence stronger with more finance, staffing, and clear and meaningful targets that must be delivered on.

“Councils will also have a role as they will be asked to establish Partnerships, which will bring together central government, the business community, universities and colleges, local enterprise agencies, and civil society.

“Sinn Féin will prioritise regional balance, work in partnership with local councils, local business, and communities to boost local economic development and the potential of the all-Ireland economy.

“We want to drive our local economy, continue attracting investment and create better jobs and opportunities.”