Public Affairs
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The survival of the Seanad
Voters have chosen to keep the Oireachtas’ second chamber, delivering a setback for the Irish Government. In an unexpected move,…
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Alliance Party reshuffle
The Alliance Party has reshuffled its spokespeople. The move, planned for the half-way point during the Assembly term, involves the…
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Ivan Lewis: new Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary
Ivan Lewis has succeeded Vernon Coaker as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Lewis has been MP for Bury…
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The Terence O’Neill legacy: 50 years on
Peter Cheney reviews the premiership of Terence O’Neill, a moderate leader overshadowed by the hostility of the early Troubles. “What…
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Brussels to Belfast
Barroso calls for political union The head of the European Commission has called for the finalisation of a banking union,…
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Labour: One Nation visions
Labour contends that its One Nation vision covers Northern Ireland but local members want to go further and run for…
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Governments set out shared future principles
The rule of law is the foundation for a shared future and commemorations should be sensitive to all parts of…
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Assembly round-up
Divisions from the summer months carried over into Stormont’s autumn proceedings. Members, though, affirmed support for the emergency services and…
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Education: gridlock and hope
Tony Gallagher looks over a decade of delay in education policy but sees signs of change and innovation among staff…
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The new Northern Ireland Bill
The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is Theresa Villiers’ first major piece of legislation as Secretary of State. agendaNi summarises…
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