Minister's Economic Vision
The Minister's Economic Vision has four priorities; to increase the number of Good Jobs, to Raise Productivity, to Decarbonise our economy, and to drive forward Regional Balance.
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Good Jobs
The Good Jobs priority is about raising standards for all workers across Northern Ireland – whether through higher pay, contractual security, better work-life balance, or improved voice, support, security and representation in the workplace.
Raising Productivity
Increases in productivity are associated with higher wages and drive overall living standards.
Decarbonisation
A well-managed shift to a low-carbon economy can deliver inclusive growth, ensuring no one is left behind, and will be underpinned by a secure, affordable, and clean energy system that supports carbon emissions reductions and economic growth.
- Written Statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly - Review of Electricity Standards of Performance – Guaranteed Overall Standards of Performance- 29 July 2025
- Minister's speech - Energy Ireland Conference 2025 - 11 June 2025
- Minister's speech - RSPBNI: Embedding Nature's Recovery in Offshore Development - 9 June 2025
Regional Balance
Everyone, no matter where they live, should have the same opportunity to earn a living.
Written Statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly - Closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat (RHI) Scheme - 15 January 2026
Caoimhe Archibald MLA
Minister for the Economy
Minister for the Economy