Caoimhe Archibald

Chair of the Mid Ulster Local Economic Partnership (LEP), Councillor Dominic Molloy, is pictured launching the LEP AI Business Programme with (l-r) Daryl Conway, Director of Digital Performance Lab and Martin McCourt, Department for the Economy.

Mid Ulster LEP launches new AI Business programme

Heather Moore, Board Member, Noyona Chundur, Chief Executive and Mick McAteer, Board Member.

Consumer Council launches new six-year plan to strengthen consumer protection

Pictured at the Foyle Food Group in Omagh at the announcement of a major £15million investment are (L-R) Terry Acheson, CEO of Foyle Food Group, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink at Invest NI.

Foyle Food Group announces £15m investment to boost productivity and skills

Save Lough Neagh campaign

Save Lough Neagh campaigners back opposition of Dalradian’s plans to mine gold

Diana Armstrong

£700,000 of the £889,000 spend on mothballed Careers Portal Project was on staff

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NI households to get £63 electricity discount in October

Glenn Cuddy

UFU welcomes clarity for participants on RHI scheme closure

Glenn Cuddy

UFU welcomes clarity for participants on RHI scheme closure

Attending the launch of the Short Courses Programme are (l-r): Professor Gillian Armstrong, Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean, Ulster University Business School; Terence McLaughlin, graduate of the Mini MBA Future Leaders 2025/26; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald ; Alison Craig, graduate of the Mini MBA Developing Female Talent 2025/26; and Sean Carey, graduate of the Mini MBA GEMX Lead ME

Minister announces additional £800,000 in North West Short Courses Programme

Pictured (L-R) are Sam Turner, CEO, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), Jonathan Hanna, Director of Global Fabrication and General Manager, Terex, Alan Donnelly, Director, Four Dee Ltd, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Alison Currie, CDO, Invest NI, Shane Nugent, Nugent Trailers, Plant Manager and Professor Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast.

Five companies part of £7.9 million research and development project

Brigid Watson, from Sustainable Journeys Ireland/The Cuan, David Huddleston, Director and Deputy Keeper at the Public Record Office for Northern Ireland (Department for Communities), Ian Snowden, Permanent Secretary at the Department for the Economy, Liz Steele, Culture and Heritage Tourism Manager at Tourism NI, and Megan Lockhart, from Montalto Estate, pictured at the launch of Tourism NI’s new America250 visitor experiences

Tourism Northern Ireland launches 14 new America250 visitor experiences

Pictured (L-R) are Sam Turner, CEO, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), Jonathan Hanna, Director of Global Fabrication and General Manager, Terex, Alan Donnelly, Director, Four Dee Ltd, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Alison Currie, CDO, Invest NI, Shane Nugent, Nugent Trailers, Plant Manager and Professor Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast.

Five companies part of £7.9 million research and development project

Ards CCÉ members Lily Moore (left) and Níall McClean (right) join young musician Tierna Sloan (centre) to help launch traffic and travel plans for this summer’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann at Belfast Grand Central Station.

Traffic and travel plans announced for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Kainos annouce new jobs

More than 340 new jobs available at Kainos over next three years

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a major £24.5 million investment by Ballyrashane-based Lakeland Dairies. Pictured at the company’s premises near Coleraine are Kieran Donoghue, Invest NI CEO, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Colin Kelly, CEO of Lakeland Dairies. (Photo: Kelvin Boyes)

Lakeland Dairies announces £24.5m investment to support growth and exports

RHI wood pellets

RHI scheme closure Bill ends ‘darkest episode’ in devolution in Northern Ireland
The passing of a Stormont Bill to formally close a botched green energy scheme in Northern Ireland has been welcomed across the Assembly chamber.
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Prof Elizabeth Magowan, Director of AFBI’s Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division; Paul Sheridan, Director of Corporate Services, SEUPB; Dr Francis Lively, AFBI Principal Scientific Officer; Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, and Mark Lee, Director of Higher Education at the Department for the Economy.

Four-year CliBeef project will be led by AFBI and delivered with Teagasc

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Households could save money with smart meter installations in 2028

Pictured with Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald are Richard Knipe and Christina McNiece from the Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service.

Economy Minister has launched the Trading Standards Service’s Businessline

Pictured at the Department for the Economy 2026 NI Apprenticeship Awards in the Titanic Hotel, Belfast are (L-R) Department for Economy, Acting Deputy Secretary Skills & Education Group, Louise Watson; Public Sector Apprentice of the Year, Jacob Meekin; Apprentice of the Year, Paula Bamford and Higher Level Apprentice of the Year, Grace Dugan.

Outstanding apprentices help build a stronger economy - Economy Minister

A graphic from the current Tourism NI ‘Legenderry’ campaign celebrating the energy, culture and unforgettable experiences that make the city stand out.

New ‘Legenderry’ visitor campaign shines a spotlight on vibrancy of the city

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured launching Tourism NI’s Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands campaign, which will promote Fermanagh to visitors across Ireland and boost the local economy.

Spring marketing campaign focusing on Fermanagh starts today

Pictured at the launch of the HSENI Workplace Health Advertising Campaign are (L-R) Nicola Monson, Deputy Chief Executive HSENI, Jonathan Close, HSENI Inspector, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, DfE Minister, Laura Hughes, HSENI Inspector, Robert Kidd, Chief Executive HSENI, and Martin Rafferty, HSENI Principal Inspector

New HSENI advertising campaign aimed at reducing over 300 work-related deaths

Alice Mansergh, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland; Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Department for the Economy; and Christopher Brooke, Chairman of Tourism Ireland, at the launch of Tourism Ireland’s 2026 marketing strategy and plans in Belfast. Photo William Cherry/Presseye

Overseas visitor spend to Northern Ireland targeted to grow to £1.3 billion

Pictured with Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald in the Coleraine home of Sammy Aiken, who has benefitted from the scheme are (L-R) Peter Russell, Executive Director, Utility Regulator, homeowner, Sammy Aiken, and Dawn Weir, NI Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust.

New £2.17million investment announced today by Economy Minister

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, pictured with FP McCann’s Managing Director, Hugh McCann and CBI Northern Ireland Chair, Brian Donaldson.

Minister’s decision to change the connection charging policy

David Jackson, CEO of Causeway Coast and Glens District Council, Ellvena Graham, Chair of Tourism NI, Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Chief Championships Officier at The R&A, David McMullan, deputy chair of the championships committee at Royal Portrush Golf Club, and Aine Kearney, Director of Events at Tourism NI.

Remarkable £280 million in economic benefit generated by the 153rd Open golf
THE 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland, according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.
Steven Moore

incredABLE took the Social Enterprise of the Year 2025 award.

What an ‘incredABLE’ night as £933 million sector crowns its champions

L-R: Charles Crawford, Founder, Ready Egg with Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink, Invest NI, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, and Jenna Crawford, Ready Egg HR & Compliance Manager

Company provides a wide range of high-quality egg products

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Wylie.

Summit hears call for ‘radical action’ on skills

Damien O’Mullan, Director of Transformation and Innovation at NI Water, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water. Picture: Michael Cooper

NI Water powers ahead with solar energy projects across Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins at Antrim Wastewater Treatment Works to mark a significant achievement completing the second phase of NI Water’s major solar installation scheme. Picture: Michael Cooper

NI Water powers ahead with solar energy projects across Northern Ireland

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with (left to right) Tom Gray, Chair of the Matrix AI and the Future of Work Study in Northern Ireland, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University, Patricia O’Hagan, Deputy Chair of Matrix, and Robert Hill, Chair of Matrix.

AI presents huge potential to accelerate economy says Minister

Mayor Ruairí McHugh joined council Chief Executive John Kelpie in welcoming Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting, The Executive Office, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Stella Byrne from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, to Ebrington Square for the official commencement of works on site at the new Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. McKelvey Construction Ltd are set to begin work on the £14.4m project which is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.

History in the making as work begins on DNA Museum

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Executive has agreed a pathway on the closure of the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme

Alan Lowry, Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses in NI, Minister Andrew Muir, and Shane Haslem, Chief Operating Officer, Fibrus, at a customer visit in Millisle.

Fibrus and ministers celebrate Project Stratum success

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Head of the Careers Service Justin Kerr encourage those seeking advice and guidance following exam results to contact the Department for the Economy’s Careers Service via telephone, webchat or email.

Young people and parents can find information on the Careers Service website

Martin Flynn, CEO OCN pictured with a number of vocational qualifications recipients at this year's OCN Learning Endeavour Awards.

Open College Network NI celebrates awarding milestone

Breandan Hardy, MD Black Forest Joinery Ltd, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Iain Joannides, Director of Regional Business, Invest NI.

Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets

Breandan Hardy, MD Black Forest Joinery Ltd, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Iain Joannides, Director of Regional Business, Invest NI.

Ambition to Grow supports 250 local companies to reach new markets

Colin Neill, CEO of Hospitality Ulster, Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Eimear Callaghan, Head of Experience and Industry Development at Tourism NI, and Jacqui Quinn, Policy and Member Engagement Executive at the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance, launch Tourism & Hospitality Week 2025.

Tourism and Hospitality Week 2025 celebrates importance of sector

Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visit the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre 'will deliver for economy'

Pictured at Warrenpoint manufacturer Deli Lites are Brian Reid, CEO, Jackie Reid, co-founder and CSO, Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink at Invest NI.

Food-to-go manufacturer invests £19m to expand range and create 130 jobs

Guest speaker Matthew Bell, Martin Flynn, Chief Executive, OCN, Eugene Prunty, South Eastern Regional College, and event compere Denis Watson pictured with category winners and highly commended at the 2025 OCN Learning Endeavour Awards held at Titanic Belfast.

Learners take centre stage at OCN Awards

Guest speaker Matthew Bell, Eugene Prunty, South Eastern Regional College (Winner Hilary Sloan Award), Martin Flynn (Chief Executive) OCN and event compere Denis Watson picture with category winners and highly commended at the 2025 OCN Learning Endeavour Awards held at Titanic Belfast.

Learners take centre stage at OCN Awards

Pamela Jordan, senior commercial manager at RiverRidge, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Gareth Irvine, chief executive of Copeland Distillery, and Daniela Morelli-Kerr, Sales & Marketing Director at Morelli’s Ice-Cream.

Host of local suppliers appointed for The 153rd Open

At the launch of a new round of Access to Finance funding are Kieran Donoghue, Invest NI CEO, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Ian Maxwell, Invest NI Executive Director Finance.

Minister unveils £250 million funding opportunity for start-ups and SMEs

OCN Chairperson Paul Donaghy (left) and OCN Chief Executive Martin Flynn welcomed Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA to their Belfast headquarters to mark 30 years of operation for Northern Ireland’s largest awarding body, which has awarded more than 600,000 qualifications to date.

OCN celebrates 30 Years of Learning

Pictured with Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald are Taylor McGrath-McAllister, a second-year Natural Sciences student at Homerton College, University of Cambridge and second year student Elizabeth Poucher, who is studying Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, both of whom are benefitting from a Scholarship.

25 NI scholarships will be awarded to the top 19 performing ‘A’ level students

Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has welcomed progress on linking the Causeway Coastal Route and the Wild Atlantic Way. (Pic: stock image)

Progress on Causeway Coastal Route and Wild Atlantic Way link welcomed

Marion McMahon, St Paul's High School, Bessbrook, Lynn Carvill, Women's Tec, Dr Catherine O'Mullan, North West Regional College, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Richard Kirk, Workplus, Gabrielle Quinn, Northern Regional College, and Dr Andrew Kerr, Oberon Training and Development.

Economy Minister announces £600,000 funding to boost access to apprenticeships

John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism Northern Ireland, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Alice Mansergh, CEO of Tourism Ireland.

Tourism NI flagship event showcases region on a global stage

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Robert Hill, Chair of Matrix.

Report highlights local strengths in global space economy

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Christopher Brooke, chairman of Tourism Ireland, David Brady, Game of Thrones Studio Tour, and Alice Mansergh, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, on day one of ITB Berlin. Picture: Maren Michaelis

Game of Thrones Studio Tour promoted at major travel trade fair in Germany

Ms Gillian Beare, Director at Finn Lough Resort; Councillor Thomas O’Reilly, Chair of Visitor Experience Development Plan; Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor at the Irish Independent; Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development, Fáilte Ireland; Tina O’Dwyer, founder and CEO of The Tourism Space; Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Minister for the Economy; David Roberts, Director of Strategic Development, Tourism NI; Councillor John McClaughry, Chair, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Council hosts tourism conference with regenerative focus

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