Podcasts about Stormont

Talk of possible reforms to the Stormont institutions has been growing recently, spurred by concerns about repeated institutional collapses, perceived inequities between different parts of society, and criticisms of the institutions' record in governance. But what options for reform are there, and what impacts might these have if implemented? A newly published report from the Constitution Unit at University College London addresses these questions. It does not draw conclusions, but aims to promote wider, more coherent and better-informed debate.This public event, hosted in collaboration with the Democracy Unit at Queen's University Belfast, offered an occasion for such debate. The report's authors were joined by leading experts to explore the ideas and possible ways forward.Speakers:Professor Katy Hayward – Professor of Political Sociology, Queen's University BelfastProfessor Alan Renwick – Deputy Director of the Constitution UnitAnn Watt – Director of PivotalAlan Whysall, Honorary Senior Research Associate at the Constitution UnitChair: Professor John Garry, Director of the Democracy Unit, Queen's University BelfastRead the report  Links:Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unitMailing list: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/get-involved/mailing-listBlog: constitution-unit.com

In this month's ARINS podcast, host Rory Montgomery discusses the recent UCL Constitution Unit report ‘Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion' with its authors, Conor Kelly, Alan Renwick and Alan Whysall. This is episode 44 of a podcast series that provides evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. Host Rory Montgomery, MRIA, talks to authors of articles on topics such as cross border health co-operation; the need to regulate social media in referendums, education, cultural affairs and constitutional questions and the imperative for good data and the need to carry out impartial research. ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South brings together experts to provide evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. The project publishes, facilitates and disseminates research on the challenges and opportunities presented to the island in a post-Brexit context, with the intention of contributing to an informed public discourse. More information can be found at www.arinsproject.com ARINS is a joint project of The Royal Irish Academy, an all-island body, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs.

More funding pressures for the PSNI - the Nolan Show can reveal it has to find another £7M from its cash strapped budget to pay for the rise in National Insurance contributions. And a former senior police officer warns about the impact on front line services and says Stormont must step in.

NIPSA say they won't tolerate the changes, and they want mitigations from the Executive. But with Stormont finances stretched to breaking point is that possible?

A few months ago, one of Stormont's most senior civil servants vanished. Mark Browne was the top official in Stormont's Department of Education. But sources have now told the Belfast Telegraph that Mr Browne and the Education Minister Paul Givan clashed over how to tackle what is now a multi-faceted crisis in Northern Ireland's education system. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report states that Northern Ireland's public services remain 'in crisis' and Stormont needs to be able to raise more of its own revenue rather than relying on funding from Westminster. Una Kelly reports.

Internment was a key event in the history of the Troubles; In an effort to deal with increasing violence Stormont and the British Government decided to introduce internment. Almost 2,000 people were interned up until its end in December 1975 – imprisoned without a fair trial. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Dr Peter McLoughlin and by Dr Martin McCleery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was £54,000 too much to pay for Stormont leaders to visit Washington? Why did it take a year to find the figures? The Belfast Telegraph revealed the cost of the four day trip. Frank got the thoughts of Prof Jon Tonge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus we hear from Belfast Breakfast Baps owner Mark Young

Can Stormont find £150m to mitigate welfare cuts? Could health reform be a path to addressing a reliance on long-term disability benefits? Frank spoke to Prof Deirdre Heenan and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion on motability & People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll on threatening graffiti

Do we need to re-invent our Stormont politics to make real progress possible here?

Also - a factory in Belfast is to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine.

Plans to extend Belfast's Glider bus service in north and south of city are scaled back

Stephen gets your views

In CI News this week: Psychiatrists warn that a shortage of consultants could render Kim Leadbeater's latest fix to her assisted suicide Bill unworkable, The Christian Institute cautions Stormont that changes to the Province's equality laws may have unintended consequences for religious liberty, and Holyrood hears of God's unfailing love. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Top psychiatrists warn staff shortages could render Leadbeater Bill unworkable CI cautions Stormont to tread carefully with ‘standardised' equality law Secular alternative to Christian school assemblies debated in House of Lords Gospel proclaimed in Holyrood: ‘God's love never runs out'

Stephen talks to listeners about what they think about our politicians.

And Paul Givan confirms he is close to finalising a resolution in teachers' pay dispute.

Plus, a discussion on Donald Trump's first few hours back as U.S. president

Mark Carruthers and MLAs from Stormont's five largest parties assess the performance of the Executive so far and look ahead to 2025.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an t-aonú lá déag de mhí Eanáir. is mise Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh.Dhiúltaigh an tAire Oideachais ó Fheidhmeannas Thuaisceart Éireann Paul Givan iarratas ón scoil is mó sna Sé Chontae le bheith ina scoil imeasctha. Thacaigh tromlach soiléir thuismitheoirí na ndaltaí leis an athrú in Acadamh Bheannchair, a bhfuil timpeall 1,850 dalta ann. Ach tá cinneadh déanta anois ag Paul Givan nár cheart dul ar aghaidh leis na pleananna. Diúltíodh togra ó scoil eile i mBeannchar fosta, Bunscoil an Rátha Mhóir, chun athrú a dhéanamh ina scoil imeasctha. De réir doiciméad a d'fhoilsigh an Roinn Oideachais, mhol oifigigh go n-athrófaí an dá scoil le bheith imeasctha ach chinn an tAire gan an moladh sin a cheadú. Agus é ag diúltú do na tairiscintí, dúirt Givan nach raibh go leor fianaise ann go mbeadh dóthain daltaí Caitliceacha ag gach scoil chun oideachas imeasctha a chur ar fáil. Luaigh sé reachtaíocht Stormont ina ndeirtear gur cheart go mbeadh líon réasúnta leanaí Caitliceacha agus Protastúnacha araon i scoileanna imeasctha. "Fiú ar an anailís is dóchasaí, tá an chuma ar an scéal go mbeadh sé iontach deacair líon réasúnta a bhaint amach," a scríobh Givan.Tá an comhlacht teicneolaíochta Meta ag fáil réidh lena chuid seiceálaithe fíricí neamhspleácha ar Facebook agus Instagram, agus ag cur “nótaí pobail” i stíl cosúil leis an ardán X ina n-áit ina bhfágtar trácht ar chruinneas postálacha de chuid úsáideoirí. I bhfíseán Meta, dúirt an príomhfheidhmeannach Mark Zuckerberg go raibh modhnóirí tríú páirtí “róchlaonta ó thaobh na polaitíochta de” agus go raibh sé “in am dul ar ais go dtí ár bhfréamhacha maidir le saoirse cainte”. Tagann an t-aistriú seo agus Zuckerberg agus feidhmeannaigh eile i dtionscal na teicneolaíochta ag iarraidh caidreamh a fheabhsú le hUachtarán tofa na Stát Aontaithe, Donald Trump, sula rachaidh sé in oifig níos déanaí an mhí seo. Cháin Trump agus a chomhghuaillithe Poblachtacha Meta as a pholasaí seiceála fíricí, ag rá go ndéanann an comhlacht cinsireacht ar ghuthanna na heite deise. Ag labhairt dó i ndiaidh na hathruithe a fhógairt, dúirt Trump ag comhdháil nuachta go raibh sé an-tógtha le cinneadh Zuckerberg.Tá an Gael, scríobhneoir, agus foilseoitheoir Pádraig Ó Snodaigh ar shlí na bhfírinne. Tháinig na sluaite daoine le chéile fá choinne thórramh Phádraig, a fuair bás agus é 89 bliain d'aois, i mBaile Dúill, Baile Átha Cliath. Ba Ghael go smior é an tUasal Ó Snodaigh, agus ba dhuine mór le rá é i measc gníomhaithe Gaeilge agus chúis na teanga ó dheas. Ba iar-uachtarán Chonradh na Gaeilge é, a chaith a shaol ar fad ag troid ar son cearta teanga, agus é ag obair leis an ESB agus an iarsmalann náisiúnta. Chuir Pádraig an comhlacht foilsiú Coiscéim ar bun, le £1000 a bhfuair sé ar iasacht ó chara dá chuid in 1980, comhlacht a d'fhoilsigh níos mó ná 1,700 leabhar. Bhí seisear mac aige lena bhean, an t-ealaíontóir Clíodhna Cussen, a cailleadh dhá bhliain go leith ó shin; Teachta Dála is ea é mac amháin, agus tá triúr eile bainte leis an ghrúpa ceoil Kíla. Bhí a chónra caoladóireachta clúdaithe faoi bhratach scal ghréine an Chonartha agus í á tabhairt isteach go Séipéal Naomh Peadar agus Pól. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS scoil imeasctha - integrated school reachtaíocht - legislation seiceálaithe fíricí neamhspleácha - independent fact checkers modhnóirí - moderators cónra caoladóireachta - wicker coffin scal ghréine - sunburst

Plus ex-BBC NI stalwart set for Kilimanjaro climb 7 years after devastating diagnosis.

The Northern Ireland Executive has published its draft budget for 2025-26 and it's now open for public consultation. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is set to receive just over £715 million pounds, an increase of 3%. But no specific funding has been allocated to address serious pollution in Lough Neagh and Andrew Muir, the environment minister, says his department has only been awarded around a third of what he'd requested for day to day spending. He describes it as ‘a difficult budget'. Historic farm diaries provide a fascinating glimpse into agricultural, social and cultural life in years gone by. So curators at the Three Rivers Museum in Hertfordshire were excited to unearth a diary written in Victorian times by a farmer from Rickmansworth called John White. Masters students at the University of Hertfordshire have been scrutinising the diary entries to see if there's anything that John's observations from 150 years ago might teach farmers today. Rearing and selling turkeys for Christmas has become a major source of income for some family farms, including Cuckoo Mill Farm at Pelcomb Bridge, in Pembrokeshire. And at this time of year, it's a real family affair, with all hands on deck. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Fógraíodh dréacht bhuiséad do Stormont inné, le 16 billiún punt le caitheamh ar chaiteachas laethúil agus dhá bhilliún punt dírithe ar chaiteachas caipitiúil.

Matthew O'Toole, SDLP, explains why his party supports the continuation of the post-Brexit Windsor Framework for another four years.

Vótáil formhór de na hionadaithe i Stormont aréir leanacht ar aghaidh leis na socruithe trádála a bhaineann le Tuaisceart Éireann ó tharla próiseas an Bhreatimeachta.

The future of the media giant News Corp could look very different, after a US court ruled against Rupert Murdoch's wishes to leave control to his son Lachlan, meaning his other children could have influence. Sean Farrington finds out what this could mean for the company.The Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland that have been in place for four years get put to a vote in Stormont today. We hear what effects the so-called Windsor Framework has had on Ulster.And according to new research, second-hand Christmas gifts are increasing in popularity.

Highlights from Talkback. Wiliam Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines

Civil Service Pensioner's Alliance call on Stormont to resume winter fuel allowance

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast the hosts of Shrapnel, Gareth and Sam join the eejits from Echo, Tony and Martin to talk about everything NI. We discuss politics, culture, the function and dysfunction of Stormont, how the lack of mental health supports are hurting communities and much, much more. Part 2 of this podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-114926112 The GE 2024 Candidate Podcasts are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115017828 Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/112598735

In CI News this week: The Archbishop of Canterbury warns that assisted suicide endangers the vulnerable, an army veteran is convicted for silently praying near an abortion centre, and a Welsh baby who was born at 23 weeks goes home after 18 months in hospital. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Justin Welby: ‘Assisted suicide could easily become a duty to die' Govt acknowledges CI concerns over impact of gender ideology in schools Stormont sex ed consultation amended after CI intervention Army veteran convicted of ‘thought crime' near abortion centre ‘Wales' smallest baby' goes home after being born at just 23 weeks

Stephen also talks about Stormont increasing rates slightly to try and raise revenue

Ralph Brooker served in the British army touring Fermanagh, Derry and the infamous South Armagh, better known as "Bandit Country".Having spent the majority of his time in rural, border areas Ralph recounts the British army's constant attempts to counteract the IRA's ever evolving methods and tactics. Ralph speaks to us about being on the receiving end of IRA mortar attacks, explosive booby-traps & landmines and the day-today realities of fighting a guerrilla army.Ralph told me about his views on the IRA and how they changed over the years as well as whether he now considers his old foes to be "freedom fighters"(Q&A coming soon so please drop any questions in the comments or email me at thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com )PLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast00:00 GETTING MORTARED while in a HELICOPTER12:20 High Profile IRA men21:40 How Ralph viewed the IRA- Freedom Fighters ??44:40 Dealing w/ the Public 51:20 Clashes w/ UDR & RUC 1:02:50 Derry 1:07:50 Names in Stormont that Ralph remembers from COP (Close Observational) Days1:23:05 Were the Loughall “A-Team” set up ?1:25:15 IRA Booby-Traps 1:30:40 SOUTH ARMAGH 1:45:30 IRA's 1:52:00 Final Thoughts

Leo Varadkar has called for all parties to make pledge on Irish unity. The Former Taoiseach says new ideas like the Dáil sitting in Stormont at times or British passport-holders in cabinet need to be considered. We get reaction from Doug Beattie, Ulster Unionist Party Justice Spokesperson and MLA for Upper Bann.

NI Secretary of State Hilary Benn makes clear statement to Stormont.

Williams speaks with Noel Russel on his new book 'The Saved and the Spurned'.

Here's what it means - and why your views on it matter

Jonathan Agnew is alongside Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan & former Sri Lanka allrounder Russel Arnold for reaction to the second day's play at The Oval between England and Sri Lanka. They discuss the potential complacency from England which let Sri Lanka back into the contest, as well as England's batting collapse and the questionable tactics in the field. England bowler Ollie Stone says the side "took the aggressive option" on a day that could've look very different.Kate Cross reacts to her career best figures as England beat Ireland in the first One Day International of the series in Stormont. Plus, comedian & actor Miles Jupp speaks to Simon Mann about his podcast with Mark Wood, and how reflecting on his recent illness in his latest tour became cathartic when hearing from others who had experienced similar things.

Stormont civil service staff get nearly 35% employer pension contribution – is that too generous?

Northern Correspondent Conor Macauley reports that a UK environmental watchdog has delivered a hard-hitting report on Stormont's failure to protect water quality in Northern Ireland.

Stormont cuts winter fuel payments - a local decision taken by locally accountable politicians. Plus, Stephen chats to a ticketing security expert, ahead of the momentous Oasis reunion gigs next year.

Focus on winter fuel payments as pensioners remain in the dark over what Stormont will do. Stephen also looks at this weeks Skinny Dipping event in Portstewart, will he take part!?

PM addresses 'painful' decisions like winter fuel allowance cut, but NI pensioners still in the dark as they await Stormont decision...

'Painful' budget coming soon warns PM - what decisions will Stormont make over pressures on public finances?

Liam Kelly, chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, tells us why he believes the Stormont administration is failing to address policing problems.

In this series of episodes, we introduce you to some of our top experts sharing their knowledge and experience during the brightonSEO conference. Hosted by Charley Brennand, this episode dives head first into the fast-evolving evolving social and paid search landscape. We cover the dominance of video content and its place in paid search campaigns, plus the crucial importance of testing and exploration in the ever-changing world of digital marketing. So, grab your notepads and get ready to be inspired by the insights and debates from our expert panel.In this episode:05:00 Is video content essential for successful PPC campaigns? 11:24 Historical persuasion principles - why they still apply in the digital world. 30:17 Targeting flexibility and testing is the key to successful paid search campaigns. 36:33 The importance of compelling copy and visuals in paid advertising. 40:55 Using emotional storytelling - how you can create effective content based on emotional stories. 43:31 Social channels' wider effects on brand building. More about our panellists: Charley Brennand - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleybrennand/Charley is working hard to remove the barriers to entry for new talent entering the Digital Marketing industry, specifically Paid Media. She's had a VERY squiggly career by her own admission but believes everything in your career has a purpose. Danielle Gipps – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-gipps-7aa098110/Danielle is the Agency Marketing Manager at Revenue Growth Agency and an avid believer in the power of Storytelling in helping brands break through advertising noise. She has a passion for the relationship between consumer psychology, emotional connection and creativity in crafting powerful marketing campaigns. Sarah Sal – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sal-454a1460/Sarah is a Facebook Ads Specialist with clients such as Hootsuite & AdEspresso. With 7 figures in Facebook ads spent under her belt in 10+ years, she's run ads for companies like ClickFunnels and Strategyzer. Cathryn Stormont – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathrynstormont/Cathryn has an incredible track record in achieving business growth, through both search and social advertising for the last 14 years. Helping the likes of Hobbycraft, Wiggle, Fujifilm, Mazda and Grapetree. To find out more about us and the show visit https://internetmarketingpodcast.org Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a comment if you enjoyed the show. Connect with us if you'd like to work with us, you'd like to feature on the podcast, or you have a guest or topic recommendation. Email kelvin@brightonseo.com or…https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinnewman/https://twitter.com/kelvinnewman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deirdre Hargey, Sinn Féin MLA for South Belfast, discusses the recalling of Stormont following violent scenes following an anti-immigration protest.

William Crawley discuss fiscal powers with Tim Cairns, Brendan Mulgrew and Ann Watt.

In February 2024, Michelle O'Neill assumed the position of first minister of Northern Ireland, making her the first person of an Irish-identifying, Catholic background to hold this most high-profile post in the devolved government. And yet, the difficulty O'Neill faced when trying to take her seat at Stormont highlighted the fact that, for a minority in the territory, Catholic nationalist are not seen as having a legitimate role in Northern Ireland's society. In this episode we look at the phenomenon of "uppity" Catholics - people who have been perceived to rise too far above their station, and who have thereby become targets for abuse and even violence. We speak to Pr Colin Harvey from the Human Rights Centre at Queens University Belfast about becoming a political target in the wake of Brexit, and we hear from Irish Times journalist and Author Martin Doyle about growing up in an aspirational Catholic family during the Troubles whose successes in local business fostered dark resentments in the local community ... Martin Doyle's award-wining memoir, Dirty Linen, was published by the Irish Academic Press in 2023, and can be purchased here. Irish Passport Patrons have access to an exclusive extended reading of Martin's essay, “A ghost estate and an empty grave”. If you would like to support the podcast and access over 100 pieces of extra content, you can become a patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/theirishpassport. This episode featured ‘The Moon Got Tangled in the Branches' by Aleksey Chistilin

The Sinn Féin vice-president is the first Irish nationalist to hold the position in the assembly at Stormont. Also: US and UK launch strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, and raccoon mischief triggers a blackout in Toronto.