Politics

Making sense of political events, decisions and ideas directly affecting Northern Ireland. Given their geographical proximity, events in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will be included in this section

Why is questioning politicians such a big deal?

Clare RiceDecember 17, 2016

The inquiry currently underway by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme has received extensive coverage in the medi... Read More...

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The opposition parties need to move beyond indignation

James McMordieDecember 16, 2016

The people of Northern Ireland are waking up today to yet more revelations about the Cash for Ash scandal, as they have done every day this week. And as this sc... Read More...

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How untouchable is the DUP?

Heather WilsonDecember 14, 2016

Last week’s BBC Spotlight brought to the fore the shocking Renewable Heat Incentive scandal overseen by Arlene Foster’s former Executive department. As you’ve p... Read More...

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The DUP don’t know what to say about the ‘Cash for Ash’ scandal. That’s why they put Gregory Campbell on air

Jamie PowDecember 13, 2016

You know a scandal must be serious when it gets a catchy name of its own. 'Cash for Ash' originated as a well-intentioned idea. The Department for Enterprise, T... Read More...

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The political week in 5 points

Connor DalyDecember 11, 2016

Italians voted down Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s plans for constitutional reform by a margin of 59% to 41%, resulting in his resignation. The Italian President... Read More...

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Victims, and barely surviving

Heather WilsonDecember 6, 2016

In recent weeks the WAVE Trauma Centre has made the headlines with its continued campaign for a special pension to support victims and survivors, people who hav... Read More...

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