THE North’s Economy Minister has announced the dates for NI Apprenticeship Week 2026. Dr Caoimhe Archibald has revealed that it will take place from February 2 to 6 next year, and will feature events across all regions and occupational sectors, offering practical insights and real opportunities for potential apprentices and employers alike. She said, “Apprenticeship […]
Fermanagh company secures multi-million pound contract
A FERMANAGH company has secured contracts worth over £2.5 million in Britain. Economy Minister Conor Murphy confirmed that Hurst Engineering Services Ltd has secured four contracts that will see the company designing, manufacturing, and installing industrial walkways and infrastructure for waste and recycling plants in England and Wales. Minister Murphy announced the contracts while on […]
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc
Economy Minister Conor Murphy visited Encirc in Derrylin to meet with campaign group Keep Recycling Local (KRL) and hear how recycling materials separately helps keep valuable materials within the local circular economy. The visit was hosted by KRL which, along with Encirc, Enva and Bryson Recycling aims to stop valuable glass, paper and other recyclable […]
MLA got zero-hours contracts ban rolling
STORMONT’S economy minister is proposing a package of significant changes to employment law including an effective ban on zero-hour contracts in Northern Ireland first initiated by a local MLA. Conor Murphy set out the details in an Assembly statement on Monday and launched a consultation to introduce new legislation in late 2025. There was a previous […]
Fracking ban motion good for Fermanagh
ECONOMY Minister Conor Murphy’s recent announcement at the Northern Ireland Assembly that he would bring forward a motion to stop fracking in the North was welcome news to residents of rural Fermanagh. The proposal to ban onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the North would cover all forms of onshore petroleum exploration and production – including […]
Fermanagh workers should have ‘right to switch off’ from jobs
FERMANAGH workers should have “the right to swtich off” from their jobs, whether they are working at home or not. That’s the view of the local Council who last week backed a motion by Cllr Adam Gannon calling on the Economy Minister to rethink his refusal to introduce legislation allowing employees to disconnect from work, […]