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Caoimhe Archibald has served as MLA for East Derry since May 2016. She is the current Chair of the Assembly’s Economy Committee.
Prior to election she worked in agri-food research having completed a BSc (hons) and PhD at Queen’s University and PG Diploma in Management and Corporate Governance at Ulster University.
As Sinn Féin economy spokesperson, Caoimhe has worked with Sinn Féin ministers to support workers, families and businesses through the Covid pandemic.
Caoimhe has worked as part of Sinn Féin’s all-island team to deliver protections for businesses, workers and families against the impact of Brexit
Caoimhe’s priorities for East Derry are delivering more and better jobs, providing education and training opportuni– ties particularly for young people, affordable housing including in rural communities, and access to health services. Caoimhe will work to ensure the Protocol’s unique opportunities are maximised to create jobs and investment, and strengthen the all-island economy.
Latest news from Caoimhe
Archibald calls on Department of Health to continue Women’s Aid funding
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has expressed concern that funding for the Women’s Aid Federation will end in the coming days. The party's Executive Office spokesperson said: "Ending violence against women and girls needs to be a priority for us all and Women’s Aid...
British government should abandon attack on public services and get on with cutting rip-off fuel costs – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said the British government should abandon its attack on public services and get on with cutting rip-off fuel costs for struggling workers and families. The East Derry MLA was speaking after figures from The Consumer Council...
Extortionate electricity profits a slap in the face to workers and families – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said ESB's announcement of €676 million of profits in the first six months of the year is a slap in the face to customers who have been struggling to pay their bills. The East Derry MLA said: "These extortionate profits,...