Issues
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Policing ‘needs clear targets’
An Audit Office report criticises the Policing Board’s current way of measuring police performance and calls for more clarity. The…
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A painful privilege
Commissioner for Victims and Survivors Kathryn Stone explains how the Commission gives a voice to victims and survivors. Kathryn Stone…
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Welfare reform: the highest impact?
A NICVA-commissioned report suggests that cuts to some welfare budgets will affect local households more than those in Britain. Northern…
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Lost homes: housing fraud highlighted
Tackling fraud will free up homes for the most vulnerable people in society. Fraud is keeping up to 2,400 vulnerable…
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Economic Pact linked to sharing
Westminster will expect Stormont to deliver on a shared future in return for further economic support. Peter Cheney reports. With…
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A research-informed curriculum for high level policy-makers
The University of Ulster’s MPA programme draws on practical experience and evidence-led approaches. The successful Masters in Public Administration (MPA)…
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Shared future plans
Peter Cheney analyses and compares the OFMDFM and Alliance Party strategies for improving community relations. A tense, and at times…
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A-level gap closes
More young people are staying on at school to avoid unemployment but this is also resulting in lower A-level performances.…
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The Haass agenda
Michael McKernan weighs up the considerable challenges facing Richard Haass as he chairs this autumn’s cross-party talks. When Peter Robinson’s…
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An economic future in food and farming
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill discusses the prospects for the agri-food industry with Peter Cheney. Once seen as…
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