Category Archives: NI Governance

NI Governance Background

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1921-1972 The island of Ireland formerly constituted a single country and legal system which prior to 1919/22 was part of the United Kingdom.  Northern Ireland was established as a separate legal system by the ...

NI Devolution

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Northern Ireland Act The Northern Ireland Act 1998 as amended, in effect comprises the Constitution of Northern Ireland.  It declares that Northern Ireland in its entirety remains part of the United Kingdom and shall ...

British-Irish Arrangements

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British-Irish Council The  British-Irish Council (BIC) was established under a British-Irish (Good Friday) Agreement to promote the harmonious and mutually beneficial development of the totality of relationships ...

North-South Arrangements

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North / South Ministerial Council The  North/South Ministerial Council was established to bring together those with executive responsibilities in Northern Ireland and the Irish Government, to develop consultation, ...

NI Executive

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First and Deputy First Minister Within seven days after the meeting of the Assembly, the offices of the First Minister and deputy First Minister are filled, in accordance with the following provisions. The largest ...

NI Assembly

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Holding Elections Elections are to take place in the first Thursday in May in every fourth calendar year following that for which the predecessor was elected.  This term was extended to five years by the Northern ...
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