Publications

This research paper investigates the macroeconomic implications of the United States' recently introduced tariff policy on exports from the North of Ireland.

The Department for the Economy’s (DfE) 2025/26 Business Plan sets out what DfE will do to grow a globally competitive and sustainable economy.

This publication presents information on Renewable Electricity Generation for Northern Ireland. It details information on the percentage of electricity consumption in Northern Ireland generated from renewable sources as well as information on the type of...

The Department for the Economy (DfE) commissioned Causeway Energies to conduct a study into the potential of geothermal energy utilisation from standing column well technologies in Northern Ireland. Standing Column Wells are a Geothermal Energy...

The Department for the Economy (DfE) commissioned Building Energy Informatics to conduct a Spatial National Heat Study for District Heating Potential in Northern. This explores the potential for district heating networks in NI to identify...

The Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Higher Education report covers provision of HLAs at level 6 and 7 in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Northern Ireland, for academic years 2018/19 to 2022/23. The report includes...

The Green Skills Action Plan has been ratified by The Northern Ireland Skills Council (NISC). It outlines the strategy to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to support a sustainable, low carbon economy.

The Department for the Economy provides statistics on the Skills for Life and Work programme in Northern Ireland

This research evaluates the evidence base behind draft policy recommendations for widening participation in higher education in Northern Ireland, identifying data strengths and gaps to support inclusive access, learner success, and informed policy development.

Equality screening for Department for the Economy ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 (Apps25)

The department monitors recently published relevant research reports and, each quarter, produces a summary in the Research Digests for wider dissemination.

The Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) briefing paper on Carer’s Leave in Northern Ireland.

Terms of Reference for the Tariff Working Group, established in April 2025

Consultation Summary report for Mineral Prospecting Licence Applications CA1/25 & CA3/25 DGA3/25 & DGA4/25 KDRA1/25 & KDRA4/25 OMA4/25

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence C1/25 awarded to Conroy Gold (Armagh) Limited

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence C3/25 awarded to Conroy Gold (Armagh) Limited

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence DG3/25 awarded to Dalradian Gold Limited

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence DG4/25 awarded to Dalradian Gold Limited

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence KDR1/25 awarded to Karelian Diamond Resources PLC

Copy of Mineral Prospecting Licence KDR4/25 awarded to Karelian Diamond Resources PLC