Michael Hehir

Voting, border poll, and NI’s future: What the non-committed think…

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In a fascinating article in Irish Political Studies, Jon Tonge and Thomas Loughran draw on survey evidence to examine the attitudes of those who do not identify as nationalists or unionists, whom Tonge and Loughran dub the “neithers”. It is …

Brian O’Neill

People leaving the workforce costs UK ‘£16bn a year’ in lost tax…

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From the Guardian: Institute for Employment Studies says UK has 800,000 fewer people in work or looking for work since before Covid he UK has suffered the biggest contraction in its workforce since the 1980s, costing the public finances at …

Brian O’Neill

Queen’s study shows Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may cut risk of dementia…

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From the Guardian: Consuming more food and drinks rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea and red wine, could lower the risk of dementia by 28%, a study suggests. The number of people living with the disease globally is forecast …

Frank Schnittger

Of Childless Cat Ladies and other matters…

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Following Trump’s disastrous debate performance, Taylor Swift released the following statement: Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the …

Brian O’Neill

Call for Votes at 16 in Northern Ireland…

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Last Friday the 13th September, hundreds of people from across the UK gathered at Queen’s University Belfast to call on the Northern Ireland Executive to extend the right to vote in elections to 16- and 17-year-olds in Northern Ireland. The …

Sarah Kirkwood

Return of the Mike…

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He’s “letting all the people know” that he’s “back to run the show” it’s the “Return of the …” Mike. I am showing my age by breaking out these lyrics but when they work, they work. That is right, Mike …

David Bell

O, wad some Power the giftie gie us: The clear need for reform of Northern Ireland’s school transfer process…

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The education system in Northern Ireland (NI), despite its reputation for academic excellence, faces significant challenges, particularly an urgent need to reform the school transfer process for 11-year-olds. This post will draw on local initiatives, international benchmarks, and human rights …

Brian Pope

Politicians should listen to Engineers on the Wastewater Crisis

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The current wastewater crisis has hit the headlines again with Construction Employers Federation CEO, Mark Spence, appearing on the BBC’s The View describing how drastic the situation is at present. Towards the end of July, I had written the piece …

Brian O’Neill

BBC NI spends over 600k on legal fees for just TWO employment disputes…

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As Auntie celebrates 100 years in Northern Ireland, The BelTel bursts the party with a story of how they spent over 600k on legal fees for just two workplace disputes. From Adrian Rutherford: The BBC’s legal bill for settling two …

Chambré Public Affairs

Chambré Weekly Bulletin – 16th September 2024…

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Political, policy and regulatory developments impacting Northern Ireland. What you need to know this week Programme for Government published for consultation On Monday (9 September), the NI Executive published its draft Programme for Government (PfG) 2024 – 2027 for public …

Brian O’Neill

Open sunday – politics free zone…

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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Discover more from Slugger O'Toole Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to …

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