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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, 2025


“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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


£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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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


Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in multi-million pound investment to boost productivity
Pictured (L-R) are Jeremy Fitch, Director of Business Growth Group, Invest NI; Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Hutchinson; Economy Minister Conor...
Oct 3, 2024


Ministers open new Ballymoney Library
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have officially opened the newly refurbished library in Ballymoney....
Oct 2, 2024


Economy Minister opens landmark £46million Causeway Campus for Northern Regional College
Pictured at the opening of Northern Regional College's £46million Causeway Campus in Coleraine are (LtoR) Claudia McLaughlin-Hunt,...
Oct 2, 2024


Minister visits the set of the HBO Original drama series: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has visited the set of the HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in Glenarm, County...
Sep 25, 2024
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