Public Affairs
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NSMC nears 15-year mark
As the North/South Ministerial Council approaches its 15th anniversary, Michael McKernan assesses the reasons for its limited progress. The decision…
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This boy: Alan Johnson
Alan Johnson talks to Peter Cheney about how growing up in a deprived area influenced his political outlook. Labour needs…
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Southern barriers for northern students
Michael McKernan reports on how Mary McAleese’s campaigning for northern students is achieving results. Although many areas of North South…
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Scotland decides
Peter Cheney analyses the implications of Scottish independence and further devolution for Northern Ireland and the British Isles. The status…
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A war remembered
Recalling the events of August 1914. A century ago, four years of unprecedented carnage left an indelible mark on every…
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All-island postal tariff
Michael McKernan considers the scope for a standard price for mail across the border. When An Post’s latest tariff increase…
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Regional press regulation
agendaNi analyses the state of play of press regulation in Northern Ireland. Why is press regulation devolved? Unlike broadcasting, the…
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Improving road safety law
Fiona McQuade outlines the finer points of The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill and what it will mean for road users.…
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Consultation update
Details of significant consultation exercises currently being carried out by government departments and other public sector bodies in Northern Ireland.…
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Making tourism mainstream
Alan Clarke reviews his time as Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the sector’s growing role in…
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