Public Affairs
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Expenses reform recommended
The Independent Financial Review Panel (IFRP) has outlined its latest set of proposals for reforming the expenses system of the…
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Northern Ireland’s new MPs
As the House of Commons prepares for a full session after the summer recess, agendaNi profiles the region’s four newly…
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Addressing Northern Ireland’s productivity puzzle
Paul MacFlynn, economist with the Nevin Economic Research Institute, looks at productivity in Northern Ireland and the overall trend in…
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Our place in Europe
Colette FitzGerald outlines how a strong partnership with Brussels is helping Northern Ireland to maximise the benefits of EU membership.…
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Meet the Media
Alistair Bushe is Regional Editor for the Portadown Times, Lurgan Mail and Ulster Star – three Johnston Press weekly titles. …
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Assembly round-up
Divisions over welfare reform came to a head in May. Fiscal decisions and their impact on the most vulnerable in…
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Media in transition
George Brock discusses the changing media landscape with Peter Cheney. Privacy stands out as the most pressing ethical issue going…
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Political Platform
Belfast councillors Graham Craig (UUP) and Declan Boyle (SDLP) jointly discuss their political journeys and their priorities. Both men were…
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Election 2015: a numbers game
The local parties fought the general election on relatively fresh battlegrounds. Welfare reform, same-sex marriage and attendance at Westminster were…
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Defending frontline fire services
Jim Quinn calls for investment in firefighters and outlines the benefits for the public. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is…
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