Issues

The role of the independent referral Bar in a just and stable society

Chair of the Bar of Northern Ireland Donal Lunny KC began his two-year tenure in September 2024. The challenge faced…

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Delivering on decarbonisation

Ian Snowden, Permanent Secretary of the Department for the Economy, discusses progress on the Minister’s prioritisation of achieving net zero…

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council wins UK Council of the Year 2024

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been awarded the title of Overall Council of the Year 2024 for Service Delivery…

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Economy Minister publishes Sub-Regional Economic Plan

In October 2024, Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA launched a new plan to drive regional balance in the economy. According…

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Construction Industry Training Board NI celebrates 60 years providing industry skills and training

Since 1964 the Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) has been at the forefront of identifying the skills and…

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Autumn Statement underscores funding model flaw

The UK Government’s Autumn Statement, which it states aims to “fix the foundations and deliver change for Northern Ireland”, has…

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Northern Ireland is sleepwalking into a justice crisis

Northern Ireland faces a looming crisis in its justice system that demands urgent attention. The inadequacies in legal aid funding…

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A significant undersupply in skills

Urgent and significant improvement is required if Northern Ireland is to ensure it has the skills needed to achieve its…

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Utility Regulator names Rosamund Blomfield-Smith as new chair

At a time of profound change for the sector, with local, national and international decarbonisation targets posing new challenges and…

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Claire Hanna MP: ‘Building something new’

New SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP talks to David Whelan about her plans to “freshen up” and “clarify” the party’s…

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