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Empowering local government in Northern Ireland
Alison Allen, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA), outlines the difficult line local government often has…
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‘Reform and repurposing’ at Invest NI
In response to the Independent Review Panel’s finding that “profound and fundamental change” was needed in order to align Invest…
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Committed to transition
Jonathan Martindale, Director of Business Development, Phoenix Energy discusses the publication of the gas industry’s five commitments to decarbonisation. “Isn’t…
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Apprenticeship gap evident in Northern Ireland
Employers in Northern Ireland invest the least in training per employee in the UK, according to new analysis from the…
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New independent board marks new chapter for SONI
In its announcement, Northern Ireland’s grid operator said that the appointment of its new independent board marked a significant and…
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Housing Executive: Steps forward with Housing for All
Delivery of the Housing for All programme by the Housing Executive is built on a foundation of shared housing delivery,…
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Institutional barriers inhibiting student mobility
Contextualising the ESRI’s research into student mobility, the report highlights the “increasing focus in policy development internationally and in Ireland…
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United opposition to Troubles Legacy Act
The UK Government has passed legislation which will halt the prosecution of British soldiers, police officers, and paramilitary members accused…
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Economic risks ‘especially pronounced’ for certain areas amidst energy transition efforts
The concentrated nature of fossil fuel generation sites means that possible job losses in the well-paid electricity sector could “present…
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Legal limit on emissions to 2037 to be set
A public consultation has opened on Northern Ireland’s first three carbon budgets. However, a planned new Climate Action Plan has…
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