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Right to roam: Paul Maskey
Mobile phone roaming charges within Ireland are an “unfair taxation” for customers and should be abolished, according to Paul Maskey.…
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Stormont reaching out: Gareth McGrath
The public needs to see the Assembly as its own, Director of Engagement Gareth McGrath says as he tells Peter…
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Cyclists (Protective Headgear) Bill
Purpose: To require cyclists to wear helmets. All cyclists would be required to wear helmets on any road or open…
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High Sheriff’s ceremonial role
Around 1,000 years ago a High Sheriff ran the military and looked after tax collection but the role is now…
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Departing reflections from outgoing MLAs
agendaNi asked three veterans of the Assembly, having served since 1998, to reflect on their careers as they leave their…
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Assembly round-up
The Assembly completes its first full term, as political change gathers pace south of the border. 4 February 1969 is…
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Danny Kennedy interview: finding a way
Tuition fees and the Budget are dominating Danny Kennedy’s workload four months into his term as Employment and Learning Minister.…
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Draft Budget
An overview of the draft Budget’s main points. It was an “invidious task”, according to Sammy Wilson, to manage a…
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Planning power for councils
Edwin Poots has released details of the “most sweeping reforms to the planning system for 30 years” but other MLAs…
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Hunting Bill debate
A private member’s Bill stalls after intense opposition from rural MLAs, but the Green Party plans to continue its campaign.…
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