Paisley accused of talking 'economic gibberish'
Sinn Féin economy spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA has accused DUP leader
Ian Paisley of talking economic gibberish and said that the biggest threats
to the northern economy are partition and British Direct Rule.
Mr
McLaughlin said:
"Ian Paisley is talking nonsense. There is no
evidence to support the political policing agenda and claims of vast IRA
criminal empires.
"The truth is that Ian Paisley is talking
economic gibberish. The six counties is not a viable political or economic
entity. Even Peter Hain recognises this. The real threats to economic well
being in this part of the island are partition and Direct Rule. This is
widely recognised across the business, manufacturing and industrial sectors.
"The
failure to widen and deepen the all Ireland opportunities created by the
Agreement has implications for economic development, for the development of
infrastructure and for the delivery of public services not just in the six
counties but across the northwest.
"The sooner the DUP wake up to
the current political and economic realities the better. They need to work
with Sinn Féin and others to build a long-term sustainable future for
everyone on the island of Ireland.
"Getting caught up in the
propaganda of those who are opposed to the peace process will not put bread
on the table. It will only mean that the local economy is placed under
greater threat." ENDS