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16/03/2015
Political Deadlock Threatens Investment
Political deadlock in Northern Ireland is threatening potential investment, the head of Belfast International Airport has said.
Managing Director Graham Keddie was commenting on the government refusing to hand over powers on corporation tax to Stormont, under the executive can reach an agreement on welfare reforms.
Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Inside Business, Mr Keddie, said: "Decisions have to be made, things have to be done in the business world.
"We can't hold back and operate at a different speed.
"Unless we take part in the wider business world and say we're open for business, how are the executive going to move forward and how's it going to assist Invest NI in getting business and investment here into Northern Ireland?"
Managing Director Graham Keddie was commenting on the government refusing to hand over powers on corporation tax to Stormont, under the executive can reach an agreement on welfare reforms.
Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Inside Business, Mr Keddie, said: "Decisions have to be made, things have to be done in the business world.
"We can't hold back and operate at a different speed.
"Unless we take part in the wider business world and say we're open for business, how are the executive going to move forward and how's it going to assist Invest NI in getting business and investment here into Northern Ireland?"
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