Debate contribution: Hospitality Sector
Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on .
- MLA
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 16 June 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Hospitality Sector
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5623868
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I thank the Member for his question, and I think that there is merit in what he is saying. Obviously, if you are in a city centre with all its attractions, you have the ability to attract more people to boost your night-time economy. The research that I referred to looked at Derry and Enniskillen, and that also gives important insights. The work that our councils are doing through the local economic partnerships gives us an opportunity to look at how the night-time economy can contribute and be supported across our different council areas. Obviously, the contexts that they work in will differ, and it is important to reflect that in the plans that are being introduced so that they are responsive to the needs of the local areas. I certainly encourage pursuing conversations about that with local councils. Your council area and my council area have significant tourism attractions, and opportunities for the night-time economy are directly linked to that. Again, there are opportunities to work with Tourism NI on how we can better support our night-time economy across the board.
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