AQW 29639/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 11/02/2022
Answered On Date: 28/02/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the steps he is taking to encourage and facilitate workers from overseas to fill staff vacancies across various industries.

Answer:

Invest NI is currently exploring the potential for an Attract In/Attract Back programme, with the aim of positioning Northern Ireland as an attractive destination for returning diaspora and new international talent – thus ensuring that our economy benefits from access to diverse global experience and skills.