The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has congratulated Arlene Foster on her appointment as First Minister and wished outgoing First Minister Peter Robinson a long and happy retirement.
NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said:xa0“NIIRTA congratulates Arlene Foster on her appointment and we look forward to working with her in her challenging new position”
“The new First Minister has a strong track record in supporting business, previously holding the Environment, Enterprise and Finance Ministries and we welcome her firm commitment to make the economy her top priority”
“Reform of business rates is now the top priority for many businesses large and small and must be an integral part of the new Programme for Government post election”
“We wish Peter Robinson all the very best for the future and a long and a happy retirement. Mr. Robinson was always supportive of the work of NIIRTA and was a strong champion for the economy as a whole”
