Public Affairs

TRADE UNION DESK: Deepening devolution

Now that devolution is back, and the politicians we elect are enjoying the attention of their constituents, it may be…

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Transport infrastructure can enhance social connections and mental health

Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Champion, Siobhán O’Neill, discusses the underpinning importance of good transport and infrastructure in the mental wellbeing…

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Opening up the archives

One hundred years after the formation of an official public record office for Northern Ireland, David Whelan talks to Acting…

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TRADE UNION DESK: The next scandal(s)

The extraordinary success of Mr Bates vs the Post Office has highlighted the truth of an adage used previously in…

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UK legacy legislation: Ireland pursues legal avenue

Ireland has initiated its first interstate case against the British Government at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) since…

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Local parties back end to mandatory powersharing

The Alliance Party and the SDLP have endorsed a new report which has recommended a new process requiring a ‘supermajority’…

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All-island education cooperation

While she follows in a long line of Fianna Fáil education ministers, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD became the…

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Political Platform: Justin McNulty MLA

Three times elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly, SDLP Newry and Armagh representative, former Armagh GAA star, and current County…

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