Public Affairs
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Maurice Maxwell: making the most of Europe
Seeking out opportunities and influencing policy at an early stage can pay dividends for Northern Ireland, Maurice Maxwell writes. I’ve…
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A covenant centenary
One hundred years on from the Ulster Covenant, Peter Cheney assesses its significance in Irish history and how it shaped…
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Whistle-blowing: a duty to disclose
Whistle-blowing has a vital role in making government more accountable. Peter Cheney explains how staff should be protected. The mishandling…
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Brussels to Belfast
Northern input into Irish EU presidency The Republic’s EU presidency could extend north of the border under plans discussed by…
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Perspectives on America’s future
Northern Ireland’s coalition government sets an example for America’s increasingly divided political leaders, according to a visiting group of young…
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US Consul-General interview: Greg Burton
In his first print interview, US Consul-General Greg Burton shares his positive first impressions of the province with Peter Cheney…
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AP McCoy: winner all right
Champion jockey AP McCoy talks to Stephen Dineen about winning over 3,700 races, changes to the sport, and life after…
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UK Government legislative programme 2012
Banking Reform Bills to ring-fence retail banking and create a National Crime Agency, announced in the Queen’s speech, will affect…
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Brussels to Belfast
New Sinn Féin MEP co-opted Martina Anderson replaced Bairbre de Brún as Sinn Féin’s MEP for Northern Ireland on 12…
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Policy-based evidence-making
The Leveson inquiry shows how influential opinions rather than solid facts are often used to back up policy change, John…
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