Influencing and Representation

Chamber represents members interests through a number of different mechanisms - in the media, direct meetings with Ministers, engagement with senior civil servants, and written responses and policy papers to various consultations. A number of strategy and policy documents are currently out for consultation that will have an impact on members operating environments.

• Draft Programme for Government 
• Draft Budget 
• Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland 
• Solace/NILGA Paper: A Manifesto Local Government 
• Careers Information Advice and Guidance Strategy 
• Review of Curriculum Provision in FE Colleges & Review of Higher Education in Further Education including Foundation Degrees 
• Inquiry into Town Centre Regeneration 
• Fort George 
• Varney Review 
• DETI Corporate Response 
• INI Corporate Plan Response 
• Toursim 
• DETI INI Review 

We are currently preparing a response to all of the above. Please contact Helena Kearney with comments. Details of all our previously submitted responses are available on the Chamber Website .