MLA Jemma Dolan has responded to the latest Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) report, which highlights stark economic disparities between the north and south of Ireland. Advertisement“Putting that into perspective, that means that people living in Ballyshannon could potentially live longer than those living in Belleek – two villages, just 9 minutes apart. “The north continues to be disadvantaged, with limited fiscal powers and ties to a struggling UK economy holding us back. Ms Dolan said:“Coordinated, all-island approaches work. We must replicate this across all areas of government to tackle inequality and deliver real improvements for people here.”