Newry & Armagh Ulster Unionist MLA Danny Kennedy has expressed his concerns for local construction jobs following the announcement that retail giant Tesco is to abandon plans to open a number of stores across the United Kingdom, including the proposed superstore in Armagh.
Mr Kennedy said;
"As development work on the site is already well underway on the Armagh store, I am obviously concerned at the immediate loss of construction jobs which could occur.
“This is in addition to the wider economic impact on the Armagh area although I am aware of media speculation that the store may be sold to a competitor.
“It is obviously essential that any new retail store on the site should enhance the shopping experience in Armagh and work as a magnet to bring people into the city and increase footfall and trade in the many quality businesses which populate the city centre.”