Public Affairs
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Westminster Lobbying Bill
Owen McQuade looks at the UK Government’s Lobbying Bill which has been branded as ineffective and unworkable. As the Transparency…
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A North/South focus in the Oireachtas
The Oireachtas’ Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement focuses on the mutual interests of Northern Ireland…
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The last conflict generation?
Naomi Long believes that dealing with the past comprehensively will reduce sectarian tension. The Alliance MP discusses a potential way…
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Brussels to Belfast
Robinson backs EU membership Signalling a policy split in the DUP, First Minister Peter Robinson has indicated his support for…
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Transforming mental health
Consistent, well-funded services are needed to make Transforming Your Care’s plans a reality, BBC Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly writes. Comedian…
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Westminster notes
Committee focuses on banking This autumn, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will look at local banking in its latest inquiry.…
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Durkan in Parliament
In the first of a series of interviews with Northern Ireland MPs, Mark Durkan talks to Peter Cheney about his…
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NI21 launches as liberal unionist party
Basil McCrea’s new party is ambitious but faces stiff competition in the centre ground. Peter Cheney reports. Former Ulster Unionist…
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Stormont’s committees: improving accountability
Daithí McKay, Chair of the Assembly’s Finance and Personnel Committee, outlines how the committee system scrutinises the work of government…
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Invest locally: grow globally
ICTU Assistant General Secretary Peter Bunting outlines the trade union movement’s economic policy proposals and restates the case for a…
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