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Assembly private secretaries
agendaNi explores Stormont’s new position, which promotes backbenchers and shares the Minister’s workload. The phrase Assembly Private Secretary (APS) is…
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Brussels to Belfast
de Brún in Dáil first Bairbre de Brún became the first Northern representative to speak in the Dáil chamber when…
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Cracking on (to the bottom)
Tax havens take money from public services, John O’Farrell warns, and lower corporation tax will have the same effect. The…
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Constituency boundary changes
Constituencies are due to change shape as the Commons and Assembly get smaller. Northern Ireland’s political map is going…
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Dr Garret FitzGerald
Former Taoiseach, commentator and academic 9 February 1926-19 May 2011 Former Taoiseach and influential figure in British-Irish relations, Garret FitzGerald,…
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Westminster notes
Local cabinet seat possible Northern Ireland residents could take a Cabinet seat next year, Downing Street has suggested. agendaNi pressed…
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Scottish independence and Northern Ireland
Independence for Scotland would have a major impact on Northern Ireland’s politics. Peter Cheney sums up the debate and the…
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The Rt Hon William Craig
MP for East Belfast 1974-1979 2 December 1924-25 April 2011 A surprising call for a voluntary coalition effectively ended William…
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Assembly round-up
As the Assembly beds down, new members are reminded of acceptable conduct, while a major health announcement is followed by…
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Bill Neely
A native of Glengormley, ITV News’ International Editor Bill Neely began his career as a freelancer. Without any formal journalism…
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