Industrial Sites: Mid Ulster

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Economy – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 2:30 pm on 9 November 2021.

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Photo of Linda Dillon Linda Dillon Sinn Féin 2:30, 9 November 2021

I thank the Minister for his answer. It may seem like a niche issue, but Mid Ulster produces 85% of the world's crushing and screening equipment. There is nothing niche about it. There is a lack of skills in Mid Ulster. Will the Minister commit at least to looking at the potential for a skills academy in the area?