Issues
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Using evidence to inform policy
Research can give policy-makers a more rounded picture as they make decisions, Pete Lunn contends, but it cannot answer questions…
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The Haass proposals
Peter Cheney summarises the main points in Richard Haass’ proposed agreement on flags, parades and the legacy of the Troubles.…
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Community acceptance and the future of wind energy
Governments and developers have neglected the views of communities in the drive to increase onshore wind power, Professor Geraint Ellis…
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Call to open up PFI data
Officials need to present clear information on Private Finance Initiative spending directly to the Assembly, according to a new Audit…
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What is a major incident?
The major incident process was used at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital in January, to bring in extra A&E staff. agendaNi…
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Obituary: Paul Goggins MP
Obituary: Paul Goggins MP 6 June 1953 –7 January 2014 NIO Minister 2006 –2010 “He was Labour to the core…
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From 30 to 20 years
Archives will now be releasing much more information but officials and historians have claimed that more openness does not necessarily…
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Mark H Durkan: new councils geared up for planning
Local government in Northern Ireland is undergoing its biggest change in 40 years. Reform will mean a reduction in the…
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Clyde Shanks: proactive planning
Clyde Shanks talks to Owen McQuade about his consultancy’s approach to planning and the positives in the system, which must…
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New Zealand: an innovative small state
Lockwood Smith, New Zealand’s High Commissioner, talks to Peter Cheney about its performance as a small economy and the impact…
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