Public Affairs
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Obituary: Albert Reynolds
3 November 1932 – 21 August 2014 An Taoiseach 1992 – 1994 Albert Reynolds’ upbringing was a humble and hard-working…
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Tories gear up for 2015
Tory morale rose during their annual conference in Birmingham but UKIP remains an electoral risk and some members are thinking…
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Obituary: Sam Foster
7 December 1931 – 19 August 2014 Environment Minister 1999 – 2002 From all tributes to Sam Foster, it is…
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Political Platform: David McIlveen MLA
First elected in 2011, David McIlveen is a DUP MLA for North Antrim. He was previously an estate agent and…
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Meet the media: John Campbell
BBC Northern Ireland’s Economics and Business Editor, John Campbell, discusses the state of the economy and the changing nature of…
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Consultation update
Details of significant consultation exercises currently being carried out by government departments and other public sector bodies in Northern Ireland.…
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A new opportunity
Amid the tensions at Stormont, NILGA Chief Executive Derek McCallan looks forward to how the new councils will improve local…
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Birthday honours mark service
Ninety-five people from Northern Ireland were recognised for their service to society through this year’s Queen’s birthday honours list. Of…
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Republic to regulate lobbying
Michael McKernan reviews how the Registration of Lobbying Bill will affect the policy process in the South. After three years…
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NSMC nears 15-year mark
As the North/South Ministerial Council approaches its 15th anniversary, Michael McKernan assesses the reasons for its limited progress. The decision…
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