Public Affairs

In defence of special advisers

Former Stormont special adviser Michael McKernan thinks the current criticism of ‘SPADs’ is somewhat excessive. The Renewable Heat Incentive controversy…

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Intricacies of inquiry

Public inquiries are a core component of modern democracies. agendaNi explores the intricacies of what is often an oversimplified and…

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State papers

The latest tranche of state papers released by PRONI, spanning across three decades, reveal a myriad of comtemporary concerns and…

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Trade Union Desk

“Things got out of hand.” Whenever I hear government ministers exclaim their admiration for Singapore as a model for a…

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Meet the Media

Journalist at the Belfast Telegraph Rebecca Black discusses her passion for the job, admiration for the late Liam Clarke and…

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Political Platform

Emma Little Pengelly Formerly a Special Adviser in the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister, Emma Little…

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The Contribution of the Bengoa Report to Health and Social Care

Derek Birrell, Professor in the School of Criminology, Politics and Social Policy at Ulster University and author discusses the interpretation…

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A fresh start

Junior Minister Megan Fearon discusses the functions and challenges of her role within the Executive with David Whelan. Megan Fearon’s…

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NAMA’s project eagle

In the wake of the Irish Comptroller and Auditor General’s report into the sale of NAMA’s Project Eagle portfolio, Northern…

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Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: “The Irish are everywhere”

Since 2013 the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust has facilitated the repatriation of over 200 bodies of Irish citizens back to…

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