Harland and Wolff Enters Administration; Ministers to Meet with Union

First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland aim to find a solution to protect jobs at the historic shipyard.

Harland and Wolff, the iconic Belfast shipyard, has announced it is entering administration for the second time in five years.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly will meet with trade union representatives to discuss protecting jobs.
The administration process will affect the holding company, but the operational companies running the yards are expected to continue trading.
The Government has decided not to provide a £200 million loan guarantee, citing significant risk to taxpayer money.
Efforts are ongoing to find a new owner for Harland and Wolff, which continues to operate with a contract for three Royal Navy support ships.