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‘Lasting legacy’ promised as Belfast put forward for 2035 Women’s World Cup
(L-R) are: Northern Ireland - 12 year old Megan McCabe from west Belfast, who plays for Linfield and the Irish FA’s Performance Programme which is based at Ulster University’s Jordanstown Campus; Wales - Sophia Huntley aged 9 who plays for Buckley Town, a thriving club with a committed volunteer base; Scotland - Erin Smith , who plays for Clark Drive and is in the South West Emerging Talent Centre programme; and England - Victoria Jones , 14 years old from Liverpool and
Nov 28


Minister reaffirms commitment to paid safe leave for domestic abuse victims
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has reiterated her commitment to strengthening workplace protections for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, confirming that legislation to implement the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Act (NI) 2022 will be introduced before the end of the current Assembly mandate. The Act, passed in 2022, requires the Department for the Economy to create regulations enabling workers affected by domestic abuse to access at least 10 days of paid “safe l
Nov 24


Economy Minister opens £55million Northern Regional College campus in Ballymena
Pictured at the opening of Northern Regional College's £55million Ballymena Campus are (L-R) NRC Ballymena Campus Chief Executive and...
Oct 8


Northern Ireland unveils design for renewable energy electricity price guarantee to cut energy bills
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled the Final Scheme Design for the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) , a major...
Sep 21


Minister Archibald visits Tully Biogas Plant in Ballymena to highlight renewable energy potential
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, with Kevin Fitzduff of Stream BioEnergy at the Tully Biogas Plant, Ballymena. (Image: Dr Gareth...
Sep 10


“Many opportunities available” – Economy Minister GCSE and A-level students to contact Careers Service
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following...
Aug 21


Go Succeed drives growth at Kilrea’s Healy McKeown Architects
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, pictured alongside Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Oliver McMullan and Michael...
Aug 18


Careers advice key to successful career planning, says Economy Minister
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following...
Aug 14


£100,000 funding announced to promote employee ownership in Northern Ireland
A celebration event to mark Employee Ownership Day was held at S&W Wholesale in Newry. Pictured are Anthony McVeigh, CEO S&W; Aidan...
Jun 21


Minister outlines significant reforms to boost post-school opportunities for SEN learners across NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today unveiled a comprehensive package of proposals designed to transform support for school...
Jun 16


Trading Standards issue warning after NI jeweller fined £9,000 for selling counterfeit watches
Trading Standards has issued a consumer alert following the sentencing of a jeweller who sold counterfeit designer watches from his store...
May 23


Minister unveils £250million Access to Finance Fund to support Northern Ireland start-ups and SMEs
Pictured at the launch of a new round of Access to Finance funding are (L-R) Kieran Donoghue, Invest NI CEO, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe...
May 15


Ministers visit site of ‘game-changing’ dual purpose cruise and offshore wind energy hub at Belfast Harbour
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited Belfast Harbour today, Wednesday 7th May,...
May 7


Minister announces most significant upgrade of employment legislation in 25 years
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Parliament Buildings with the Department's independent expert on Good Jobs, Dr Lisa...
Apr 28


Economy Minister launches consultation on the future of credit unions
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Armagh Credit Union with Martin Fisher, Head of NI, Irish League of Credit Unions;...
Apr 17


Blockbuster film elevates Northern Ireland’s screen industry to new heights
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly with 'The Death of Robin Hood' Producer Aaron Ryder at...
Mar 21


NI’s “most ambitious energy infrastructure plan in a generation” – Archibald launches consultation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation as a first step towards identifying areas for potential development of...
Mar 2


Murphy approves access to student loans for Ulster University medical students
Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured with current medical students studying at Ulster University’s Derry-Londonderry campus - Gina...
Nov 27, 2024


NI’s dual market access key to unlocking growth opportunities in Germany – Murphy
Pictured at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin are Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business...
Oct 14, 2024


Topframe expands with £2m investment in new Castledawson factory
Pictured at Topframe Engineering's premises in Castledawson are (l-r) Brendan McGuigan, Director of Advanced Manufacturing...
Oct 9, 2024
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