17 Apr 2008
Robinson Visits Bryson Recycling
Finance Minister, Peter Robinson MP MLA, has visited Bryson Recycling in Mallusk, to meet with senior staff from the Bryson Charitable Group and discuss the social economy.
The Minister stressed the importance of growing this sector in tandem with the Government’s focus on economic regeneration. He said:
“Part of growing a dynamic, innovative economy in Northern Ireland involves developing the social economy. The Northern Ireland Executive recognises the important contribution that this type of local economic activity promotes in both social objectives and in sustainable community development.
“Bryson Charitable Group is an excellent example of how social economy enterprises in Northern Ireland contribute to our economy by providing a wide range of valuable services.
“For example, their recycling services and Energy Efficiency Advice Centres will help to ensure that economic growth and wealth creation are taken forward in a manner which is fair and sustainable. This contributes not only to meeting the needs of today but also those of future generations.”
The Minister met with the directors of Bryson Charitable Group and was given a tour of the facility by the Group Chairman, Mr John Steele.
Notes to Editors:
- Bryson Charitable Group is a registered charity that has been operating since 1906. The organisation provides care services for those who are most in need, from programmes for children to services for the elderly. They are also concerned about protecting the environment and have created a number of environmental projects, for example, Recycling Services, an Energy Efficient Advice Centre and a range of education programmes to help young people understand their relationship to the environment.
- Minister vistied Bryson Recycling on Thursday 17 April 2008.
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