Analysis
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The fiscal position in the early years of a united Ireland
While the northern economy is weak relative to the Republic, the cost of unity will be contingent on the speed…
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Sustaining Lough Neagh
In 2023, I said Lough Neagh was dying in plain sight. One year on, it grieves me to say that…
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The productivity problem
With annual growth of some 1.1 per cent now putting Northern Ireland’s economy 7.6 per cent above pandemic level, signs…
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Energy security in an all-island context
Refreshing the All-Island Grid Study could be a key enabler of a net zero electricity system by 2035, suggests MaREI…
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Complex planning for border poll must ‘begin immediately’
Only border poll planning can clarify the likely costs and benefits of Irish reunification write Séamus McGuinness, research professor and…
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Unravelling the puzzle: Tackling Northern Ireland’s talent dilemma
While it is important that policy adequately plans for jobs in the future, it is equally as important to plan…
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Budget: Sustainability not yet driving Stormont finances
The first budget since the return of the Executive has resulted in political tensions between the four governing parties, with…
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Re-examination of economic supports required
NERI research highlights increased policy decisions must match productivity goals to build a more competitive economy. Within Productive Economy Series:…
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Alliance Party focused on Stormont reform and EU re-entry
On the surface, the theme of the Alliance Party’s conference may have been vague – ‘Alliance works’ – but underneath…
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Opposition day: A new step for the Assembly
The return of the Assembly allowed a new feature, first outlined in 2016, to be played out as the Northern…
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