Tag: Northern Ireland
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The Brexit divorce and the problem child: Or, why Northern Ireland will not sit down and shut up
Northern Ireland’s complex parentage raises problems for Brexit. Dr Katy Hayward argues that both the UK and the EU are making the mistake of viewing Northern Ireland as a potential risk rather than a joint responsibility.
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Northern Ireland: politics on the move, destination uncertain
Three years on from the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive prompted by the RHI scandal, a power sharing government has returned to Stormont. Alan Whysall analyses the new deal, how it might work in practice and what pitfalls might await the new ministerial team.
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Northern Ireland reforms ‘ethnic veto’ to help get its legislature back to work
One of the most significant reforms of New Decade, New Approach deal is to the process for petition of concern. Dr Allison McCulloch, of Brandon University, and Dr Drew Mikhael describe the changes that are ahead.
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Northern Ireland may find itself between a rock and a hard place after Brexit
Political leaders in Northern Ireland face a major challenge after striking a deal. Dr Katy Hayward explores some of the issues that Brexit may cause in the coming weeks and months.
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What does the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ (NDNA) agreement mean for Northern Ireland’s Brexit?
The new agreement has paved the way for the restoration of the Northern Ireland devolved institutions. Dr Katy Hayward and Professor David Phinnemore explore how it prepares the ground in Northern Ireland for managing Brexit.
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Nursing the ‘Troubles’: Remembering Northern Ireland’s Past through Unique, Uniting & Undisclosed Narratives
Mitchell Institute PhD student Megan Kelly explores why oral history should and could be used to talk about Northern Ireland’s past with fresh perspective.
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Northern results do not make a united Ireland inevitable
The boost for Alliance shows that voting remain is not the same thing as wanting reunification, argues Dr Katy Hayward.
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Brexit, transition and Northern Ireland
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU is scheduled for 11pm on Friday 31 January. Professor David Phinnemore explores the important decisions relating to Northern Ireland that will need to be taken by the UK-EU Joint Committee in 2020.
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1,000 days with no Stormont
Northern Ireland has now been without a government for 1,000 days. Professor David Phinnemore explores the challenges ahead.
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Northern Ireland and a border poll: hard truths
The Brexit issue continues to fuel speculation about the prospects of Irish unity following a border poll. Here Alan Whysall, Senior Honorary Research Associate at UCL’s Constitution Unit, warns that there are serious dangers looming here for both parts of Ireland – as well as the British government and the wider UK.