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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 16d

News Release:

Economy Minister Dr
@carchibald69.bsky.social
has confirmed the
@northernireland.gov.uk
has agreed a pathway to deliver on the closure of the Non-Domestic RHI.

Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archiba...

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Sep 4

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA has met with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group, ahead of them chairing the first meeting of the group in a few weeks.

The Minister is pictured with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Sep 4

📊New report: The Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland report for the year ending June 2025 is published today.

📥Read more➡️http://economy-ni.gov.uk/news/electricity-consumption-and-renewable-generation-northern-ireland-year-ending-june-2025

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Sep 2

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social
this evening attended the West Belfast Partnership Board
annual Aisling Education Bursary Awards ceremony
at St Mary's University College which saw 168 students receiving awards.

The Minister is pictured with the 49 students that the Department for the Economy have supported through the Aisling Bursary Scheme

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Sep 1

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social
has launched the NI Apprenticeship Awards 2026.

Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archibald-launches-apprenticeship-awards-2026

Picture of Ryan McCall, Winner of the Higher Level Apprentice of the Year 2025, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Sarah Welsh, Winner of the Public Sector Apprentice of the Year 2025 and Frank Mitchell, compere for the 2026 Awards ceremony.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 27

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 15

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social, has visited the Peacemakers Museum and the Museum of Free Derry to discuss their role in the north’s tourism offering and their contribution to Peace Tourism.

Pictured outside the Peacemakers museum in Derry are Pádraig Delargy MLA, Eimear Callaghan, Head of Experience & Industry Development, Tourism NI, Minister Dr Caoimhe Archiblad, Mr Michael Cooper, Director, Peacemakers Museum and Linda McKinney General Manager, Gasyard Development Trust

Pictured outside the Museum of Free Derry are Eimear Callaghan, Head of Experience & Industry Development, Tourism NI, Tony Doherty, Chairperson, Museum of Free Derry, Minister and Maeve McLaughlin, Director, Museum of Free Derry

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 14

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has met students receiving their exam results. The Minister said: This is such an important time for our young people and it’s vitally important that they know that advice is available to help them take the next step in their career journey."

A photo of the Minister with a a group of people at the steps of the North West Regional College in Derry with a balloon arch in the background as young people get their exam results.

The Minister is pictured with NWRC level 3 BTEC extended diploma students Harry Lavery, Eve Gorman and Ellie Kelly Carton.

The Minister is pictured with NWRC level 3 BTEC extended diploma student Ellie Kelly Carton.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 14

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social is encouraging those receiving their exam results, and their parents, to contact her Department’s Careers Service for impartial advice and guidance.

Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/careers...

A photo of the Minister and the head of the careers service holding a sign with details on how to get in contact with the careers services. It is available on 0300 200 7820 and via webchat at www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/chat-careers-service

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 13

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has joined Tourism NI, Hospitality Ulster & the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance in launching Tourism & Hospitality Week 2025 - it aims to celebrate the importance of the sector.

Read more www.tourismni.com/news/tourism...

Colin Neill, CEO of Hospitality Ulster, Economy 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

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 13

🌞A beautiful day to visit one of the north’s top visitor attractions.

Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited The Giant's Causeway. She met Heather McLachlan, Director for National Trust NI to discuss their plans for a refurbished visitor centre & tourism across the wider North Coast.

Pictured at the entrance to the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre are Heather McLachlan, Director at the National Trust NI and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.

The Minister is pictured at the stones at the Giant's Causeway with Heather McLachlan from the National Trust.

Pictured on the grassed roof of the Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre are General Manager Edward Mason, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Director at the National Trust NI Heather McLachlan.

A photo of the Minister in a meeting with the National Trust and Tourism NI at the Giant's Causeway Visitors Centre.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 12

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has toured Stena Line facilities at Belfast Harbour to hear more about their operations and their economic contribution to the north, and discuss a number of issues, including the current skills landscape.

The Minister is pictured up arrival on Stena Line's Superfast VII with Paul Grant, Trade Director-Irish Sea, Stena Line

Pictured on bridge area of the vessel with a control panel are (L-R) Paul Grant, Trade Director-Irish Sea, Stena Line, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and David Howie, Senior Master, Superfast VII.

The Minister is pictured with Paul Grant in one of the lounges of the vessel, that includes an light up image on the floor at their feet.

The Minister is pictured in conversation with Paul Grant on Stena Line's Superfast VII. They are pictured in the Lounge of the vessel.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 8

As Citi marks 20 years of operations in NI, the Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited their Belfast headquarters to meet the team and hear more about its ongoing investment in the region.

Pictured at the Citi HQ in Belfast are Lauren McCoy (Belfast Legal Site Head), Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Peter Holden (Global Service Head of Enterprise Services & Belfast site lead)

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Aug 1

Minister @carchibald69.bsky.social visited the Down Business Centre and the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group.

The Minister said: "I wish to thank both the Down Business Centre and Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group for their ongoing participation on their Local Economic Partnership."

Economy Minister Archibald and Chairperson, Newry, Mourne & Down District Council, Philip Campbell, with members of the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group in the Down County Museum, Downpatrick

Alison Matthews, Board Director, Michael Morrisey, Chair, Emma Bohill, CEO, Down Business Centre, Economy Minister Archibald, Mary Lou Press, Vice-Chair, Linda Beers, Board Director, and Cllr Philip Campbell, Board Director.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 31

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social joined Arts Ekta at the launch of this year's Belfast Mela programme of events.

The festival is now in its 19th year and is the largest celebration of cultural diversity across the island of Ireland.

Read more ➡️ belfastmela.org.uk/belfast-mela...

Pictured (L-R) are Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tracy Kelly, Nisha Tandon, OBE, Founder of Belfast Mela and Director of ArtsEkta and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald. In the background at a height (and in a colourful traditional dress) is Lauren Martin from the South Asian dance academy.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 30

During a visit to Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn, Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has launched a report assessing the scale and impact of the north’s social enterprise sector.

Read more www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/our-soc...

The Minister is pictured at a pottery wheel modelling a clay mug. She is pictured with Loaf Pottery resident potter, Ashleigh Collim

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 28

📰🔖News Release:

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that leading Newry contractor McGuinness Mechanical Engineering is set to double its turnover and increase exports by almost £11 million.

🗞️Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/mcguinn...

Pictured (L-R): George McKinney, Executive Director at Invest NI, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Thomas McGuinness, Managing Director at McGuinness Mechanical Engineering.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 24

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has visited
Saica Group in Warrenpoint, where she toured the factory to view its operations and meet the management team to hear more about their growth plans.

The company is a major European player in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.

Pictured are Kevin Kane, Plant Manager of Saica Pack UK, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Ciaran Rodgers, Irish Regional Director of Saica.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 24

Economy Minister Dr @carchibald69.bsky.social has met
@deptcee.bsky.social Minister for Fisheries and the Marine Environment Timmy Dooley TD to discuss the opportunities and mutual benefits that offshore renewable energy can generate across Ireland.

Economy Minister Archibald and Minister for Fisheries and the Marine Environment, Timmy Dooley TD sit on turquoise coloured chairs, in front of large Department for the Economy infographic back drop containing the words Innovation and Evolve alongside images of a precision drill, a wind turbine and a chemist's laboratory.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 24

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has announced that Warrenpoint food-to-go manufacturer DELI LITES is investing nearly £19m to expand their product range and create 130 jobs.

Read more ➡️ www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/food-go...

Pictured at Warrenpoint manufacturer DELI LITES are Brian Reid, CEO at DELI LITES, Jackie Reid, Co-Founder and CSO at DELI LITES, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, Director of Food and Drink at Invest NI. The have a DELI LITES branded van behind them and they are holding a basket of food that DELI LITES produce.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 20

Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social was yesterday a guest speaker at the MacGill Summer School. In a Q&A discussion she discussed her work on building stronger all island economic ties, concerns surrounding US tariffs, & the opportunities that the north’s dual market access presents.

The Minister speaking with former Irish News editor Noel Doran

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 18

This morning at the 153rd TheOpen at Royal Portrush, Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social hosted a Tourism NI
breakfast for potential investors, golf, business and tourism stakeholders and overseas media.

The Minister is pictured chatting to Tourism NI CEO, John McGrillen

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 18

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social pictured with Galgorm Collection managing director, Colin Johnston at The 153rd Open after he announced plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years.

www.galgorm.com/blog.html/ga...

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Galgorm Collection managing director, Colin Johnston at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 16

Ahead of the start of 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush the @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social this evening hosted a reception in Derry for potential investors from the US, Australia, India, and Europe.

Read more www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/north-o...

Pictured are Invest NI Chair, John Healy, Lady Mary Peters, Cllr Oliver McMullan, Mayor, Causeway Coast & Glens District Council, Minister for the Economy Caoimhe Archibald, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Mayor Derry City & Strabane District Council and Aine Kearney, Tourism NI Director of Events.

Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · Jul 15

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today met with Andrew Jewell from Apple Inc’s Education Team to receive an update on their work with the local Higher Education sector and their plans for future activities.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured today with Andrew Jewell from Apple Inc’s Education Team