Plans to develop a new college in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, have been welcomed by Sinn Fein.

Work on the South West College is to start in March this year.

MLA Caoimhe Archibald it will ensure training and education for skills development is available for the economy into the future.

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She said: "The construction of the Erne campus will produce employment in the local area for up to 200 people and also provide apprenticeship opportunities, which is a boost for the south west region.

"Investment in further education alongside higher education is important in ensuring the provision of skills at all the levels which are required to meet the needs of, and grow the economy."

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