Issues
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Education’s new structures
Major change is under way in the education system. Gráinne McCarry summarises the newly established Education Authority, and the region’s…
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A view from the chair
Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin is keen to see more tolerance in society and a more respectful atmosphere at Stormont. He…
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Budget dispute in numbers
The Department of Finance and Personnel maintains that refusing to implement welfare reform will result in £604 million in spending…
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O’Dowd calls for collaboration
Education Minister John O’Dowd is calling for more collaboration to meet the challenges facing Northern Ireland’s schools. He said that…
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Environmental crime review
The findings of an independent review into the performance of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency’s crime unit have been welcomed…
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New NILGA President
Armagh, Banbridge and Craivavon Alderman Carla Lockhart has been appointed as President of NILGA for 2015-2016. The DUP representative described…
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Reform key to improving health and care
Continued reform, transformation and innovation are needed to deliver a world class health service for Northern Ireland, according to new…
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Election campaign commences
One of the least predictable UK general elections since 1945 will take place on Thursday, 7 May, with 18 seats…
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Education Authority goes live
The five education and library boards and their staff commission have been replaced by an Education Authority. The new body…
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Social Value Act needed for social action
At Employers For Childcare Charitable Group, we don’t just recognise the value of trading for a social purpose: it underpins…
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