During questions to the First Minister and deputy First Minister here, Basil McCrea asked if the office supports the devolution of further economic powers to Northern Ireland. Westminster is considering the devolution of economic powers to the other regional Administrations. Martin McGuinness responded:
"One of the most important powers that we seek, which the Member and other Members will be well aware of, is...
Basil McCrea responds to DEL Inquiry into careers advice in Northern Ireland
During the Assembly discussion (here) on the recently published DEL report on careers education and guidance in Northern Ireland (here), Basil McCrea made a number of points. On the issue of university graduates Basil said:
"It is entirely up to people what degree they take — it is a free world — but there is a mismatch between their skills and those that employers are looking for. Universities and further education colleges...
Ian Paisley Jr. on the past
On Thursday 21 November, Ian Paisley Jr. said to Stephen Nolan:
"Like most people I woke to Mr. Larkin's statement with shock."
Ian Paisley Jr. then explained why he and his party stood fast against the Northern Ireland Attorney-General John Larkin's call to end Troubles-related prosecutions. Paisley further said that, "I could not share what I think of Mr. Larkin on the air."
In August 2010, Ian Paisley Jr. said to a...
STEM - There is a disconnect in the Executive
Judith Harvey was recently appointed as general manager of W5. She explained to the Gavin Walker on behalf of the Northern Ireland business magazine Business First the importance of science in schools. She said:
"Science, Technology and Maths (STEM) is relevant to everybody, every day - and that's what we have to impart to our young people...
John McCallister speaks to the GAA Ulster Council
John recently spoke to the GAA Ulster Council and said what many are thinking. He said:
"When a small minority have been talking about a "culture war" the rest of of us have listened to U105, watched 'Downton', visited the local National Trust property, admired the beauty of the Mournes, and wondered why Ireland didn't do better in the Six Nations.
It's not exactly a "culture war", is it?"
You can read John's...
Fionola Meredith - People need to speak up
Fionola Meredith wrote in the Belfast Telegraph:
"[The DUP] As the largest party... they're the ones who keep squashing all attempts to inch Northern Ireland towards even the most basic, starter-kit form of equal rights for all. It's their fault. Right? No. It's ours. The DUP's quintessential comeback line, when challenged on any of their thuggishly repressive practices – such as twice tabling petitions of concern to block...
Reclaim the peace process
Professor John Brewer has written on eamonnmallie.com here that the silent, long-suffering majority needs to reclaim the peace process in order to create progress. He said:
"The silent majority therefore need to reclaim the peace process from politicians who are failing it. Peace needs to be morally re-envisioned so that we rededicate ourselves to the hope, progress and commitment shown at the time of the Good Friday Agreement...
#Protests - Haass says that violence is scaring off international investors
The Irish Independent's political correspondent has reported here that violence is scaring off international investors according to Richard Haass. Fionnan Sheanan cited Dr. Haass:
"Northern Ireland is competing with every other square inch on the planet to attract investment. And this is the sort of thing that honestly scares it off. It sends a bad message and hurts all the people in Northern Ireland. Nobody benefits."
Read...
Richard Haass - Majority in Northern Ireland want compromise
"My own sense from the bulk of the submissions is that the vast majority of people here are ready for compromise, are ready for progress, are ready to move on."
Richard Hass in full here. You can submit your submissions to the Panel of Parties in the NI Executive he...
Young people face a lifetime of unemployment
The Prince's Trust has said that thousands of jobless young people face a lifetime of unemployment. The longer young people are out of work, the further they drift from the labour market in terms of skills and information.
Professor John van Reenan, director of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, said...
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