Politics
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A Northern Ireland enterprise zone
Northern Ireland will be termed an ‘enterprise zone’ if corporation tax is cut. Peter Cheney considers what a zone could…
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Ministerial profile: Stephen Farry
agendaNi considers the new Employment and Learning Minister’s political background and priorities. North Down MLA Stephen Farry took charge of…
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MLA art exhibition
A display of poems, paintings and photographs highlighted the talents of MLAs and the relevance of art to society as…
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Employment and Learning Committee update
agendaNi reviews the Employment and Learning Committee’s work to date. Tuition fees, a higher education strategy, the proposed merger of…
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Environmental co-operation
Ministers from North and South spoke of enhanced co-operation at this year’s Environment Ireland conference. Stephen Dineen summarises the main…
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Economists in government
Economists are increasingly being called upon to help ministers make policy decisions a senior Northern Ireland civil servant has told…
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Big Society and churches
Peter Lynas sees opportunities for churches and other faith groups in the Big Society, and the potential for building better…
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SDLP leadership contest
The SDLP faces its second leadership campaign in two years, with Margaret Ritchie announcing that she will not defend her…
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Labour and Northern Ireland elections
Labour considers election rights Labour has agreed to open talks on contesting elections in Northern Ireland, after pressure from local…
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