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Harris will have to learn from Bertie Ahern and Mary Lou McDonald

Simon Harris has become the new taoiseach. He takes over with just under a year left in this government’s mandate, with local and European elections...

10.04.2024 6

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SDLP, Labour and Social Democrats should come together as new political force

Ireland is facing a general election within the next 10 months, and those of us who pay attention to the longer-term trends in Irish politics wonder...

28.03.2024 10

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How to win a referendum - and how not to

The quote from former American President John F Kennedy about victory having a thousand fathers but defeat being an orphan went through my mind as the...

13.03.2024 7

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Sinn Féin ministers need to keep their eye on the big picture

Seeing the bigger picture can be difficult in politics. The demands to improve public services and sort out problems quickly can often distract from...

28.02.2024 40

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We need to have an honest conversation about money

The Executive is now in its 11th day in office after a two-year absence of devolution. Ministers are busy tackling the major backlog of decisions that...

14.02.2024 30

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Why am I denied a vote for president?

On March 8, voters in the Republic will head to the polls to give their view on two constitutional amendments. As the respective campaigns get...

31.01.2024 20

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Summoning the spirit of O’Neill and Lemass

Last Sunday marked the 59th anniversary of the historic summit between Unionist Prime Minister Terence O’Neill and Taoiseach Sean Lemass, which was...

17.01.2024 20

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Westminster election contest shaping up nicely – David McCann

One thing we know for sure this year is that it is an election year. The slight possibility of the Westminster election being held in 2025 was killed...

03.01.2024 8

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The UUP needs to stay out of the next Executive - for its own sake as well as good government

On the most recent edition of Sunday Politics on BBC Northern Ireland, the Ulster Unionist leader, Doug Beattie, was asked about whether his party...

20.12.2023 10

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Sinn Féin should learn lessons from Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand and not make promises on housing they cannot keep – David McCann

A centre-right government came to power in New Zealand last week.

06.12.2023 20

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Sinn Féin should learn lessons from New Zealand – David McCann

A centre-right government came to power in New Zealand last week.

06.12.2023 10

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Political earthquake of 2003 still shaping Stormont today – David McCann

SUNDAY will mark 20 years since the historic Assembly election that saw Sinn Féin and the DUP become the largest parties of nationalism and...

24.11.2023 10

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Political earthquake of 2003 still shaping Stormont today – David McCann

SUNDAY will mark 20 years since the historic Assembly election that saw Sinn Féin and the DUP become the largest parties of nationalism and...

22.11.2023 20

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The route to a border poll goes through Naomi Long

“WORK as if you live in the early days of a better nation.

08.11.2023 10

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David McCann: The route to a border poll goes through Naomi Long

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08.11.2023 10

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Northern Ireland isn't working – non-voters hold the power to shake up our political system

ONE of the most challenging parts of this job is arguing in defence of politicians and the political process.

24.10.2023 3

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David McCann: Northern Ireland isn't working – non-voters hold the power to shake up our political system

ONE of the most challenging parts of this job is arguing in defence of politicians and the political process.

24.10.2023 3

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David McCann: DUP needs to regain its mojo and take unionism down new roads

This weekend Jeffrey Donaldson will take to the stage for the second time as leader to address DUP delegates at their annual conference.

13.10.2023 5

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DUP needs to regain its mojo and take unionism down new roads

This weekend Jeffrey Donaldson will take to the stage for the second time as leader to address DUP delegates at their annual conference.

11.10.2023 10

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David McCann: Either we govern this place or nobody else will

Northern Ireland is approaching 18 months without a fully-functioning Executive.

29.09.2023 9

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Either we govern this place or nobody else will

Northern Ireland is approaching 18 months without a fully-functioning Executive.

27.09.2023 10

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David McCann: Time to start shaping Irish unity debate

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25.09.2023 10

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Time to start shaping Irish unity debate

Pro-unity advocates have always faced a quandary in the border poll debate and that is: how you move the debate when the ultimate cards are held by...

25.09.2023 10

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David McCann: Wallace Thompson New Ireland comments pose challenges for unionism and nationalism

Last week a founding member of the DUP, Wallace Thompson, told Sam McBride that some form of New Ireland was now inevitable.

14.09.2023 10

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Wallace Thompson New Ireland comments pose challenges for unionism and nationalism

Last week a founding member of the DUP, Wallace Thompson, told Sam McBride that some form of New Ireland was now inevitable.

11.09.2023 8

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