Another major milestone in reform of mineral licensing – Archibald

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today launched a Call for Evidence that will inform a new mineral licensing policy.




Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey – Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) – February 2026

Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.




The Normans are coming to Carrickfergus

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a delegation from Normandy, France to Carrickfergus ahead of the European Year of the Normans in 2027.




Executive approval to end Petroleum Exploration and Licensing is welcome: Archibald

Economy Minister, Dr. Caoimhe Archibald, has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to introduce legislation which will permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing here.




Minister Archibald addresses Social Enterprise annual conference

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has thanked the social enterprise sector for its work in creating opportunity, strengthening communities and contributing directly to our economic future.