All of Dr Caoimhe Archibald’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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I will continue to ensure that tourism remains a powerful driver of growth.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism
I thank the Member for her question. I agree that growing and sustaining our tourism sector across the North is really important. It is part of our economic vision. Last year, we published the 'Tourism Vision and Action Plan', which was co-designed with industry and published in partnership with Tourism NI and the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism
The tourism statistics that were published last week indicate a strong performance. I very much welcome the Central Statistics Office data, which reinforces the importance of tourism to our local economy, as well as the strength of the all-island market. The statistics show that there was a 15% increase in trips by…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Tourism
My Department is focused on ensuring that local businesses are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities reflected in the figures. Supporting local businesses to take full advantage of our unique dual market access remains a key priority. Alongside Invest NI, my Department is working closely with local…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: HMRC Regional Trade Statistics Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: HMRC Regional Trade Statistics
I thank the Member for her question. I welcome the latest trade statistics, which are for the 12 months ending December 2025. The latest figures show that goods exports from here have grown over the year and are up by 1·1% from 2024, with a notable increase of 4·3% in exports to the EU and continued growth in trade…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: HMRC Regional Trade Statistics Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: HMRC Regional Trade Statistics
It is a policy that has been developed in collaboration with the sector and our broader tourism sector. It has the support and buy-in of the sector. I am meeting representatives on Wednesday of this week, and publication will follow.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Aviation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Aviation Strategy
I thank the Member for her question. We will be publishing the consultation on the aviation strategy within the next number of days.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Aviation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Aviation Strategy
I accept the Member's point to an extent, but, when British Ministers make decisions about schemes to be implemented in Britain, it is very often the counterpart Departments here that are responsible for implementing them. I have made the case that there needs to be engagement so that any schemes that are developed…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil: Financial Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil: Financial Support
I thank the Member for his question. Keeping an open mind does not mean that I have ruled anything out. I want to ensure that any decisions that we take in that space will have a positive impact. We have had consistent engagement with our counterparts in Britain and the South to ensure that consumers here are…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil: Financial Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil: Financial Support
I thank the Member for the question. I am on record as saying that I have ruled nothing out on the issue. However, economic regulation of the home heating oil market has never operated here or, indeed, anywhere in Europe. Around two thirds of the cost of what consumers pay is the wholesale cost. That is out of our…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil Costs Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil Costs
I am very concerned about the impact of the rise in heating oil prices here following the Israeli-led attacks on Iran. It particularly affects our lower-income and vulnerable households. Approximately 60% of our homes — more than half a million — use home heating oil as their primary source of heating. In recent…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil Costs Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Home Heating Oil Costs
I thank the Member for his question and his continued focus on tourism. He will know, because I have given the answer at previous Question Times, that Ireland's Ancient East is under review by Fáilte Ireland, which owns all the brands. Once it has evaluated that, I will be keen to engage with it. He will also be aware…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review
I thank the Member for her question. A number of those issues stem from the previous leadership of the Department. We are working to address the issues that she has highlighted. For example, significant progress has been made on the accounts, as recognised by the Audit Office. As she will know, they are complex…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review
I thank the Member for his question. As I have indicated, the performance and culture of any organisation is likely to improve when that organisation has clear and strategic leadership, direction and a focus on delivering the things that matter most for people here. My predecessor, Conor Murphy, and I have provided…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review
Just about. I base my assessment on what the Department delivers and the outcomes that we achieve. We see improvements in key areas, including our overall objectives of having more good jobs, improved productivity, greater regional balance and lower emissions. It is important that we see the culture coming from the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review
Under its previous political leadership, the Department for the Economy did not have clear strategic objectives. It paid lip service to the need for regional balance, for example, and did not embrace the potential of the all-Ireland economy. Its key delivery agency, Invest NI, lacked proper oversight. Those issues…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Review
I thank the Member for that feedback. Many of our employers want to ensure that their workers are supported, which is why there is support for the measures. My Bill will provide many benefits for women by enhancing rights that support work-life balance. The right to request flexible working will become an employment…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
As I indicated, we have had considerable engagement with all sectors. If the Member wants to bring a business or collection of businesses to our attention, my officials will be more than happy to ensure that there is engagement with them. It is important that people understand the measures proposed in the Bill rather…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
I similarly appreciate the support of the Member and his party for this important legislation. He will appreciate that the mandate has been shortened and that it takes time to craft legislation as comprehensive as the Bill. It is near completion, and we hope to have a full draft of the Bill in a few weeks so that we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
I thank the Member for his continued engagement on the 'good jobs' Bill, because it is important that we get it right. That is why I have had such extensive engagement with representatives of workers and employers' organisations and with individual businesses. My officials have engaged consistently over the past…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
I thank the Member for his question. He confused me slightly, because he is usually on the other side of the Chamber. I reassure the Member that work is progressing on the drafting of the Bill. I hope to have it with me in a short number of weeks so that we can refer it to the Executive for agreement. I intend to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
Although the loss of two years in the mandate has required us to work to an exceptionally tight timetable, the drafting of the employment rights Bill is now being finalised. The Bill is an ambitious and wide-ranging package of legislative reforms, and I recently secured the Executive’s endorsement of its policy…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill
I addressed those issues with the Chair at the Economy Committee last week. Anybody can have a lapse in the information at their disposal when they are being questioned. The framing of the question did not help with the understanding of the issue. We have since adequately laid out the facts. Over the past number of…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support
I thank the Member for his question. As I indicated in my opening answer, the figures that the Consumer Council provided show the significant increases that people have immediately faced since the conflict unfolded. The figures really bring home the pressures that people are under. The Executive have been alive to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support
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