Public Affairs
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Tax transfer: the final steps
The goal of devolving corporation tax is in sight, Michael Smyth writes. It is highly likely that soon after the…
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The gunrunning centenaries
Peter Cheney looks back over the Larne and Howth gunrunnings, which marked the high point of the home rule crisis.…
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Westminster: the UUP perspective
Reg Empey talks to Peter Cheney about his work in the House of Lords and how it connects with the…
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Scroungers: the false stereotype
ICTU’s John O’Farrell critiques the narrative put forward by the Coalition Government and conservative newspapers. It was just a throwaway…
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The politicisation of agriculture
Richard Halleron sums up Stormont’s dispute over CAP reform. The week before Christmas last saw Stormont Finance Minister Simon Hamilton…
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Assembly round-up
While Stormont was quieter than usual during the election campaign, the disputes over Gerry Adams’ arrest and respect for racial…
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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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Enduring relations
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny explains how the state visit opens up a platform for stronger British-Irish links. The strength and…
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Comber spud brings EU down to earth
Jane Morrice points to the opportunities presented by Europe. Many, if not most, people in Northern Ireland have tasted or…
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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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