Public Affairs
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Mark Durkan
This month, Mark Durkan tells Meadhbh Monahan that while he has chosen three American history books, he also enjoys childhood…
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The great data release
Peter Cheney considers the pros and cons of the UK Government’s transparency plans. Statistics don’t tell the full story by…
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Danny Kennedy
A new series on politicians’ favourite books. Danny Kennedy’s favourite reads cover the thoughtful and entertaining, as well as the…
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William Thompson
MP for West Tyrone 1997-2001 26 October 1939 – 12 December 2010 Very much the quiet country unionist, William Thompson…
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Between rocks and hard places
Ireland was once two islands and the Mourne mountains were as hot as California’s Death Valley, a new book outlines.…
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Francis Campbell interview: Ambassador to Vatican
Francis Campbell has been the UK’s Ambassador to the Holy See since 2005 and is the first Catholic to hold…
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Exposing real life in Belfast
Belfast Exposed was set up almost 30 years ago to help communities deal with political unrest and show the realities…
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A varied life: Paddy Ashdown interview
A vaccum is Northern Ireland’s greatest danger, Paddy Ashdown reflected as he recalled his local childhood and shared his views…
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Peter Hain interview: hopes and hard choices
Executive ministers are too timid and difficult decisions must be tackled, Peter Hain suggests. The former Secretary of State talks…
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Eamon Gilmore interview: aiming for the top
The possibility of becoming the first Labour Taoiseach is the impetus behind Eamon Gilmore’s burgeoning election preparations. He talks…
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