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Michael D Higgins on redefining Irishness
President Michael D Higgins speaks to Meadhbh Monahan about his vision of the republic by 2016 and the actions needed…
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Alex Attwood outlines the DoE’s economic potential
Northern Ireland’s environment carries strong potential for its economy but its protection must become a more urgent priority. Environment Minister…
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Former Met Commissioner Tim Godwin on swift justice
Tim Godwin, former acting Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, discusses last summer’s riots and new ways to streamline the criminal…
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Titanic Quarter and East Belfast
The bright Titanic Belfast building contrasts with still derelict streets in nearby inner East Belfast, but the constituency’s MP thinks…
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Reform and political donations
Opening up the files on political donations is essential for a transparent planning system, campaigners claim. Peter Cheney and Stephen…
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Northern Ireland’s new Regional Development Strategy
“A compass to guide our decision-making well into the 21st century” is how Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has described…
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Northern Ireland and St Patrick’s week
Ministers could choose from a stock of good stories about Northern Ireland in St Patrick’s week, but travelled without media…
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STEM Ambassadors aiming to make maths fun and relevant
Judith Harvey and her education team at W5 have taken on a new challenge. Unrivalled as a hands-on centre of…
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Tackling youth unemployment through literacy and numeracy
Making sure that all children can read, write and count properly when leaving primary school is central to tackling youth…
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Protecting and managing the sea
To understand the value of Northern Ireland’s seas, look no further than Strangford Lough, our single marine nature reserve. Its…
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