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⚽ Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has attended an event with @causewaycouncil & #SuperCupNI organisers to celebrate the tournament’s impact. The Minister said: “This event is about more than football — it drives tourism, builds community pride & boosts the local economy.…

➡️News Release: Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF 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/mcguinnes…

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald has visited @SaicaGroup_en in Warrenpoint, where she toured the factory to view its operations. The Minister also met with the management team to hear more about their growth plans. The company is a major European player in sustainable paper…

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has announced the appointment of two new members to the board of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI). ➡️economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archibald…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald met with representatives from the mobile network industry to discuss the vital role of modern and efficient telecommunications for all aspects of our society and to highlight their commitment to working…
Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has met @DeptCEE Minister for Fisheries and the Marine Environment @timmydooley TD to discuss the opportunities and mutual benefits that offshore renewable energy can generate across Ireland. Their discussion highlighted the strategic…

Economy Minister @CArchibald_SF has announced that Warrenpoint food-to-go manufacturer @DeliLitesirl is investing nearly £19m to expand their product range and create 130 jobs. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/food-go-m…

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF today met with @soni_ltd's leadership team and expert engineers. Following the visit, Minister Archibald said: “From integrating renewables to maintaining security of electricity supplies, @soni_ltd supports the decarbonisation of our…


📢 REMINDER 📢 ⌛️The deadline is approaching for applications for a new business support programme for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. The Self Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that disabled people…
Applications are now open for a new business support programme for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. Hosted and delivered by @WeAreTUDublin, the Self Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme is about breaking down barriers and ensuring that disabled people…
The Department for the Economy has announced the re-appointment of Dominic Darby, Melanie Dawson, Dawn McLaughlin, Ciaran Mulgrew, Patrick O’Gorman, Julie-Ann O’Hare and Scott Ritchie to the board of Invest Northern Ireland for a second term of three years effective from 1 July…

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has announced the reappointment of ten board members to the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI). ➡️economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archibald…

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF was today a guest speaker @MacGillSchool in Glenties, County Donegal. The event was attended by over 250 people from across the island and had the theme “the fractured nature of the current global environment”. In a Q&A discussion with former…


Welcoming the announcement @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF said: “This investment recognises @QUBelfast as a global research leader and will drive growth in key sectors like life sciences, cyber & advanced manufacturing.”
We want #NorthernIreland’s economy to boom. That’s why we’re bringing even more of the world’s top researchers to Queen’s, so they can make a real-world impact in areas central to our #Economy, including #AdvancedManufacturing, #Cybersecurity and #LifeSciences. This is all…
Tourism NI CEO John McGrillen welcomed Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today. During the visit, the Minister met with volunteers and members of the emergency services involved in supporting the delivery of the Championship.
This morning at the 153rd @TheOpen, @Economy_NI Minister @CArchibald_SF hosted a @TourismNI breakfast for potential investors, golf, business and tourism stakeholders and overseas media. Speaking at the event the Minister said: “Hosting major events such as The Open means we…




Economy Minister @CArchibald_SF pictured with Galgorm Collection managing director, Colin Johnston at the 153rd @TheOpen after he announced plans to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links golf course in over 100 years. The Minister said: “Golf tourism generated a…

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. ➡️economy-ni.gov.uk/news/labour-ma…

Ahead of the start of the 153rd @TheOpen the @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF this evening hosted a reception in Derry for potential investors from the US, Australia, India, and Europe. Read more ➡️economy-ni.gov.uk/news/north-ope…
