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Children: a statistical picture
The 2011 Census’ findings about children and young people in Northern Ireland. With 24 per cent of its residents aged…
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Local Government Reforms: grasping the opportunities
Whilst 2013 ended with political parties reaching a stalemate on flags, parades and the past, in 2014, it is clear…
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Cross-border children’s policy
North/South co-operation on child protection is supported by both administrations and has resulted in tangible progress. When 250 delegates attended…
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Children’s strategy drafted
Junior ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann have published a draft children’s strategy for Northern Ireland, designed to tackle child…
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PlayBoard: driving the play agenda
PlayBoard is an independent charity which promotes best practice in play and playwork. The organisation provides advice, guidance and training…
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Programme for Government progress report
Child poverty levels have fallen as the economy has gradually improved but the childcare strategy has been delayed by almost…
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The Assembly’s agri-food agenda
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee’s Chair, Paul Frew, talks to Richard Halleron about how it represents the farming and…
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A national voice on food policy
Margaret Ritchie talks to Peter Cheney about her work on the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. With food…
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The Importance of Investment in Research and Development to Support Sustainable Intensification of Northern Ireland Agriculture
The recent Agri-Food Strategy Board report “Going for Growth” sets out ambitious plans for growth across the agri-food sector, based…
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Fermanagh up in arms at proposed CAP deal
Richard Halleron reports on calls for a continued one-region and flat rate system, put forward by several hundred small farmers.…
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