Politics
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Statutes: the Assembly’s legislative agenda
Stormont is entering its new term with a full legislative agenda, covering justice, the economy, welfare and range of other…
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Chris Lyttle MLA
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle was elected to the Assembly for East Belfast in 2011. Chris is Deputy Chair of the…
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Alban Maginness: Assembly R&D recommendations
Northern Ireland needs a clear vision in government to revive its R&D culture, according to the Assembly’s Enterprise, Trade and…
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Economic Strategy: ambitions for prosperity
The Northern Ireland Executive’s Economic Strategy (2011-2015) aims to rebuild the economy as it emerges from recession and create a…
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Mike Smyth: is democracy the least worst system?
Mike Smyth calls for more professional management and decision-making as political leadership in economic policy has often proved incompetent or…
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Devo plus: transferring tax powers
Victor Hewitt explains the mechanics of tax devolution and the main principles for working out which tax rates should be…
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Aviation policy scrutinised
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s inquiry into aviation policy is examining its impact on the economy, tourism and recreational and…
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Financial Conduct Authority: all change in regulation
The Financial Services Authority’s Jeremy Heales explains how its successor, the Financial Conduct Authority, will help customers and seek to…
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Scotland’s fiscal future
Westminster is moving ahead with plans to give Scotland more financial powers, but holding back on full autonomy. Two years…
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St Andrews Agreement review
The slow St Andrews Agreement review of the North/South Ministerial Council’s work is starting to see results but major decisions…
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