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UUP regains confidence
Peter Cheney found an increasing mood of optimism at the UUP conference. Mike Nesbitt put forward a positive message as…
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Human rights and surveillance
Birgit Schippers examines how aerial and electronic surveillance are altering the balance between security and privacy, and the potential impact…
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The Iris Robinson report
An Assembly investigation into Iris Robinson’s conduct has found a serious breach of the code for failing to declare £50,000…
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Education Bill approved
While the Education Authority is less ambitious than ESA, political agreement on the reform represents a positive step. Michael McKernan…
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A society, if you can keep it
John O’Farrell warns that austerity will permanently end some public services and highlights how funding the arts links into other…
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Assembly round-up
Health became an increasingly high priority at Stormont during November. However, progress on many other issues will depend on a…
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Political Platform: Dolores Kelly MLA
SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly has represented Upper Bann in the Assembly since 2003. She was previously a member of Craigavon…
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Meet the Media: Ian Greer
As editor of the Tyrone Courier, Ian Greer’s circulation area covers Dungannon, Cookstown and Magherafelt. Here, he discusses his career…
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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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Why planning matters
Greg Lloyd explains the rationale for planning and calls for a serious debate on how we use the fixed resource…
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