Members of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade met with the Secretary of State Theresa Villiers for Northern Ireland on Friday, 29th September. This was the Secretary of State’s inaugural meeting with the Newry business community following Ms Villiers recent appointment into Office. Newry Chamber members raised key issues with the Secretary of State including devolving Corporation Tax, increased Cross Border collaboration, bank lending, Out of Town developments and fuel costs.
Pictured is Michael McKeown presenting the Book of Newry to the Secretary of State. (L-R) President Cathal Austin, Newry Chamber; Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State; Michael McKeown, Crash Services; Orla Jackson, CEO, Newry Chamber.
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