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Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald welcomes the filming of ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ in Belfast Harbour Studios and locations across the north. The Minister welcomed the opportunity to see behind the scenes of this major production and noted that the north is seen globally as a highly desirable filming location.     Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said: “It was a great privilege to see how our screen industry, with the support of NI Screen, is helping attract exciting productions like this to the north. We are recognised globally as a highly desirable filming location, not only for our diverse, beautiful and accessible locations, but also because of the outstanding skills base that has been built here. I am keen to develop this further, with the screen industries having been identified as one of the seven priority sectors for my Department.”

New research launches to examine the value of Northern Ireland’s night-time economy. Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald said: “I am committed to supporting a safe, diverse and thriving night economy. This research will help us to better understand the value of the night-time economy, the issues it faces, and the interventions that will help us to unlock its potential.” Read more ⬇️ link below

The latest economic output statistics have been published today. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUdiBhWE

The latest Labour Market Statistics have been published today. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-w94rNK

Thug an tAire Geilleagair Dr Caoimhe Archibald cuairt ar an tsoláthraí oiliúna ghaelach, GaelChúrsaí, le cluinstin fá na torthaí agus na tionchair a bhaineann leis an chlár phíolótach fríd Ghaeilge, an tAcadamh Réamh-Phrintíseachta. Dúirt an tAire: “Bhí mo chuairt ar GaelChúrsaí inniu iontach spreagúil, agus bhí sé ar dóigh dom a fheiceáil na fíorthionchair a bhíonn ag clár mo Roinne, an tAcadamh Réamh-Phrintíseachta, ar shaol na ndaoine óga sa phobal seo. Tá mé go háirithe iontach sásta a chluinstin gur bhog duine de na rannpháirtithe ar aghaidh cheana féin ón Acadamh go printíseacht, agus guím gach rath air sa chéad chéim eile ina aistear saoil. Mholfainn d’fhostóir ar bith san earnáil Cúraim Leanaí smaoineamh ar phrintísigh a earcú ar an chreat printíseachta seo.” Belfast City Council People 1st NI

Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited Irish medium training provider GaelChúrsaí to hear about the outcomes and impacts of the Irish Medium Pre-Apprenticeship Academy pilot programme. The Minister commented: “My visit today to GaelChúrsaí has been inspirational and it was great to see the very real impacts my Department’s Pre-Apprenticeship Academy programme has made to the lives of young people in this community. I am particularly pleased to hear how one of the participants has already progressed from the Academy to an apprenticeship and I want to wish them every success on the next stage of their journey. I would encourage any employer in the Childcare sector to consider recruiting apprentices to this apprenticeship framework.” Belfast City Council People 1st NI Nidirect

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald today attended a skills roundtable event hosted by Danske Bank UK in Belfast. Attendees discussed how focussing on skills can accelerate growth and unlock productivity in NI. The Minister said: “This was an excellent discussion with senior leaders from across the financial services sector which looked at how the financial services industry can collectively embed skills through greater collaboration with government and education. Research by the Financial Services Skills Commission has found that demand for highly skilled staff in the sector is growing. “I am committed to helping businesses here secure the talented people they need. Last year my Department published a sectoral action plan for financial services and fintech, and I will soon be launching a skills action plan which will set out how we will further develop the local skills and talent base.”

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed a joint funding investment of over €7million through the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme. The Minister emphasised the high value of the programme in fostering all-Ireland based research. Dr Archibald said: “The US-Ireland Partnership supports important academic relationships with two of our most important economic partners and strengthens research collaboration across Ireland. “The combined funding from the three jurisdictions, including through Department for the Economy NI, advances cutting-edge scientific research and innovation for the economic and societal benefit of all.” ➡️https://lnkd.in/ee8G99V3

🎥 This week Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has been in Boston and New York deepening economic ties, promoting trade, investment and tourism opportunities, and supporting the north’s businesses as they scale internationally. Invest Northern Ireland; Invest Northern Ireland – Americas; Tourism Ireland; Joe Kennedy III; NI Chamber; Northern Ireland Bureau (North America); Northern Irish Connections