41. CAIN: HMSO: Government Reports, And Acts Of Parliament Northern ireland government. (1956) Why the Border must be The Northern (1969) A Commentary by the Government of Northern Ireland to Accompany the http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/hmso/

CAIN Web Service Government Reports, and Acts of Parliament, about Northern Ireland Government Reports and Acts Text: Martin Melaugh ... Research: Martin Melaugh and Fionnuala McKenna Material is added to this site on a regular basis - information on this page may change Government Reports, and Acts of Parliament, about Northern Ireland This page contains links to a number of government reports and acts of parliament on matters related to the Northern Ireland conflict, politics in the region, and other aspects of Northern Ireland society. The linked documents contain further information about the publication of the report, the table of contents, the introduction, and the conclusions or recommendations. Anyone wishing to consult the full contents of any of the reports will have to obtain a copy from a library or order one from TSO ( The Stationery Office The full text of acts relating to Northern Ireland (from 1996 onwards) are available at the HMSO Users should note: End-Users may access the Material and download it onto electronic, magnetic, optical or similar storage media provided that such activities are for private research, study or in-house use only. End-Users must not copy, distribute, sell or publish the material.

42. CNN - Rival Parties Approve Plan For N. Ireland Government - February 16, 1999 CNN http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9902/16/n.ireland.01/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD africa americas ... news quiz CNN WEB SITES: TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW MORE SERVICES: video on demand video archive audio on demand news email services ... pointcast DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback SITE GUIDES: help contents search FASTER ACCESS: europe japan WEB SERVICES: Keyword Title Author Rival parties approve plan for N. Ireland government RELATED DISCUSSION Peace in Northern Ireland? Key issue of disarmament unresolved February 16, 1999 Web posted at: 4:29 p.m. EST (2129 GMT) BELFAST, Northern Ireland (CNN) Rival parties in Northern Ireland endorsed a blueprint Tuesday for a coalition government of Protestants and Catholics. But there was no agreement on a timetable for disarming paramilitaries in the troubled British province. Legislators in the Belfast Assembly voted 77-29 for the new 12-member administration, after months of negotiations and two days of intense debate. As expected, all 40 Catholics and eight "neutral" politicians present voted for the plan, which will transfer some powers from the British government. Protestant leader David Trimble the new government's designated head marshaled exactly half of the Assembly's 58 pro-British Protestant members to vote for the plan.

43. CAIN: Issues: Politics: A Commentary By The Government Of Northern Ireland To Ac (i) as soon as the Northern ireland government considered this could be done without (ii) in the event of the Northern ireland government considering it http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/hmso/nigov0969.htm

CAIN Web Service 'A Commentary by the Government of Northern Ireland to Accompany the Cameron Report', (September 1969) Government Reports and Acts Text: Northern Ireland Government ... Page Compiled: Brendan Lynn A COMMENTARY by the Government of Northern Ireland TO ACCOMPANY THE CAMERON REPORT incorporating an account of progress and a programme of action Presented to Parliament by Command of his Excellency the Governor of Northern Ireland September 1969 CONTENTS THE CAMERON REPORT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT UP TO 1968 NORTHERN IRELAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 1970-75 THE REFORMS OF NOVEMBER 1968 Allocation of Houses Investigation of Citizens’ Grievances Implementation of Londonderry Area Plan Reform of Local Government including the Franchise Special Powers PROGRESS ACHIEVED ON THOSE REFORMS Checklist of Action taken on Reforms Allocation of Houses Investigation of Citizens’ Grievances Implementation of Londonderry Area Plan Reform of Local Government including the Franchise Special Powers JOINT DECLARATION OF AUGUST 1969 THE POLICE THE SCARMAN TRIBUNAL OF INQUIRY VISIT OF THE HOME SECRETARY WORKING PARTIES VISIT OF UNITED KINGDOM OFFICIALS COMMUNITY RELATIONS THE BAILLIE REPORT PARLIAMENT THE CAMERON REPORT 1. His Excellency the Governor of Northern Ireland, acting on the advice of the Government of Northern Ireland, appointed a Commission on 3rd March 1969 "to hold an enquiry into and to report upon the course of events leading to, and the immediate causes and nature of, the violence and civil disturbances in Northern Ireland on and since 5th October 1968; and to assess the composition, conduct and aims of those bodies involved in the current agitation and in any incidents arising out of it."

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45. Ireland Government 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso ireland government 2002 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, NaturalResources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/ireland/ireland_government.html

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... People Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications ... [TOP] Ireland Government - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/ireland/ireland_government.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name conventional long form: none conventional short form: Ireland Government type republic Capital Dublin Administrative divisions 26 counties; Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow Independence 6 December 1921 (from UK by treaty) National holiday Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March Constitution 29 December 1937; adopted 1 July 1937 by plebiscite Legal system based on English common law, substantially modified by indigenous concepts; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Executive branch chief of state: President Mary MCALEESE (since 11 November 1997) head of government: Prime Minister Bertie AHERN (since 26 June 1997) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with previous nomination by the prime minister and approval of the House of Representatives elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; election last held 31 October 1997 (next to be held NA November 2004); prime minister nominated by the House of Representatives and appointed by the president

46. Microsoft Customer Evidence: Northern Ireland E-Government Unit Major Northern ireland government Services to Launch Online Following RobustSecurity Implementation. http://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16195

47. Northern Ireland Government Northern ireland government. CAIN Project Provides a wide range of informationand source material on the troubles in Northern Ireland from 1968 to the http://www.ability.org.uk/northern_ireland_government.html

"see the ability, not the disability" You to can help support the Ability Project by: Our Aims ... Z Northern Ireland Government CAIN Project - Provides a wide range of information and source material on the troubles in Northern Ireland from 1968 to the present. Also contains information on Northern Ireland society and politics in the region. Éire Nua - A collection of thought-provoking essays. Also includes a section of poetry by Irish women. Irish Republican Network - Links to media and web sources containing information on Irish political party Sinn Fein and topics relating to Irish republicanism in general. IrishPeace.com - Collection of links on the Northern Ireland Peace Process. Includes a daily selection of newspaper reports and a chat line. Law and Government Resource Page Newshound - Edited catalogue of todays newspaper articles about Northern Ireland and related topics. Updated daily. Northern Ireland Elections Site - Nicolas Whyte’s guide to recent election results in Northern Ireland. The 1998 Northern Ireland Assembly election, the 1997 Westminster election and the 1996 Forum election are treated by constituency and in great detail. There is also a useful summary of all election results in Northern Ireland since 1973. Northern Ireland Peace Process - Regularly updated latest news from Northern Ireland and a complete archive of the entire peace process to date.

48. Timelines - Northern Ireland - The Troubles Henry VIII forced Ireland s government to declare him King of Ireland. The Northern ireland government was dominated by the Unionist party and as a part http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelinenorthernireland.htm

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49. Department Of Education & Science - - Highlights Government Department with responsibility for Education and Science. http://www.irlgov.ie/educ

Skip over navigation Home Sitemap Links ... Education Personnel Search Advanced Search leagan gaeilge Information by topic About the Department Customer Services Reports and Publications Social Inclusion ... Photo Gallery Education Provider Search Search for Primary Schools, Post Primary Schools and other education providers in your area Click here for the Education Provider Search What's New Japanese to be taught in more schools 16 September, 2005 - Annual Conference of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association 15 September, 2005 - Minister Hanafin opens first new Church of Ireland School since foundation of State Minister Hanafin congratulates over 56,000 students on Junior Certificate Results 2005 ... more ... Highlights Internationalisation Register Follow link to Register of approved programmes... Links and most requested files What are the School Holidays? - School Year 2005/2006 ... www.examinations.ie 'State Examinations Commission'. www.citizenship2005.ie Summer Works Scheme Follow link to ...Summer Works Scheme 2006 and Scheme for the Provision of Additional Classroom Accommodation 2006 (see Associated Documents) 14th October, 2005

50. Ireland Irish Gov, Non-Profit: Northern Ireland Government - Non-Profit - NGO Northern ireland government Non-Profit - NGO Links. Browse Ireland - IrishInformation Guide Web Directory Northern Ireland Assembly Information and http://www.browseireland.com/Gov__Non-Profit/Northern_Ireland_Government_-_Non-P

BROWSE IRELAND Directory of Irish Sites discussions add a site (free) new sites help ... Gov, Non-Profit : Northern Ireland Government - Non-Profit - NGO Northern Ireland Government - Non-Profit - NGO Links: Northern Ireland Assembly Information and Guide The Northern Ireland Assembly is a 108-member legislative body for Northern Ireland that sits at Stormont with powers devolved to it from the Westminster parliament. It is created as a power sharing body, so that every party is represented in the executive body of the assembly in numbers according to their numerical strength in the assembly as a whole. Visit this site to find out MORE..., Contact: Northern Ireland Assembly Information and Guide, The Peace Page Links to all the major players in the peace process......, Contact: Grand Orange Lodge Of Ireland Protestant cultural and religious fraternity., Contact: Grand Orange Lodge Of Ireland, "Schomberg House", 368 Cregagh Road, Belfast BT6 9EY, County: Antrim, tel: 44 (0) 28 9070 1122, fax: + 44 (0) 28 9040 3700 Constantine's Circus, Inc.

51. Encyclopedia: Parliament Of Northern Ireland The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland was the head of the Government of Northern He was the first Catholic to serve in a Northern ireland government. http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Parliament-of-Northern-Ireland

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52. Ireland: Government Attack On Abortion Rights Defeated In Referendum An attempt to impose further restrictions on the right to abortion was narrowlydefeated by just 10000 votes in Ireland s referendum held March 7. http://www.wsws.org/articles/2002/mar2002/ire-m13.shtml

Enter email address to receive news about the WSWS Add Remove SEARCH WSWS English German ON THE WSWS Donate to the WSWS! Contact the WSWS ... Books Online OTHER LANGUAGES German French Italian Russian ... Indonesian LEAFLETS Download in PDF format WSWS Europe ... Ireland Ireland: government attack on abortion rights defeated in referendum By Julie Hyland 13 March 2002 Use this version to print Send this link by email Email the author Ireland and Portugal are the only European Union members that have strict laws against abortion. Terminations are banned on Irish territory, but in 1992 the Irish Supreme Court ruled that a suicidal 14-year-old rape victim was entitled to an abortion. The young girl had to travel abroad, as Irish doctors had no legal guarantee that they would not be prosecuted if they carried out the procedure. A 1995 referendum supported a constitutional amendment giving women the right to information about overseas abortion facilities and the right to travel abroad to terminate their pregnancy. Approximately 18 women leave the Irish Republic every day seeking an abortion, usually in Britain. In its editorial prior to the vote, the

53. Nistudents.org: Northern Ireland Government Structures Introduction to government in Northern Ireland North South Cooperation Local Government Northern ireland government Structures. 25 March 2004 http://www.nistudents.org/sections/government/000149.php

Sponsored by Home News Campaigns Special Projects ... About us 22 September 2005 Search: Related articles Political Parties Northern Ireland Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Northern Ireland Government Structures Northern Ireland MPs ... Economic and Social conditions Northern Ireland Government Structures 25 March 2004 The NI Assembly when it was in action Northern Ireland Office (NIO) The role of the Northern Ireland office is to support the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (currently Paul Murphy MP) and the team of Ministers who have replaced local devoved ministeries. Historically, it was the vehicle through which direct rule by the government in London was administered in Northern Ireland when the Secretary of State held all governmental functions for the region. Since the devoved institutions are currently suspended, it has re-assumed these powers. Following the devolution of power, the Northern Ireland Executive became responsible for social and economic matters, while the Secretary of State retained responsibility for constitutional and security issues as they related to Northern Ireland, in particular law and order, political affairs, policing and criminal justice. Victims’ issues are handled by the NIO's Victims Liaison Unit and the NIO also has responsibility for matters relating to the licensing and legislation for firearms and explosives. The current ministerial team is: Paul Murphy MP Responsible for constitutional and security issues as they relate to Northern Ireland. He represents Northern Ireland interests at Cabinet level.

54. Mary Harney, Cabinet Reshuffle, Ireland Government, Tánaiste, PDs, McDowell, Mi Mary Harney, Cabinet reshuffle, Irish Government, Tánaiste, PDs, McDowell,Minister, Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach, Deregulation, Competition, Consumer Issues http://www.finfacts.com/comment/maryharneycabinetcomment19.htm

HOME Daily Business News Technology News Mortgage Rates ... Site Index Comment: Should Bertie Ahern Sack Minister Mary Harney from the Irish Cabinet Click for Comment Archive at bottom of page In a cabinet of mediocrities, there is no shortage of candidates for the booby prize. Mary Harney has been singled out because of the wide chasm between the rhetoric and reality. July 26, 2004 Mary Harney is the leader of the Progressive Democrats (PDs) Irish political party and both Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the Irish Cabinet. She has held her current Ministerial position for 7 years and has expressed a desire to move to another ministry. Ms. Harney's party was established in the mid-1980's and adopted a variation of the slogan of the UK Liberal Democrats- Breaking the Mould of Irish Politics - and in the current governing coalition combination, it has had a representation in Dáil Eireann (the Irish Parliament) of 4 to 8 members in the period 1997 to date. Nevertheless, on the party's website there is the bold claim that it's 'c

55. Ireland: Government, Politics, And Law (Portals To The World, Library Of Congres An annotated list of websites about Irish government, politics, and law, selectedby Area Specialists and other Library staff using Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/main/ireland/gov-law.html

The Library of Congress Global Gateway Portals to the World Ireland Find in Portals Web Pages Global Gateway Pages All Library Web Pages Ireland: Government, Politics, and Law Created and maintained by the Humanities and Social Sciences Division Collections and Services Directorate, An Alcove 9 Project Ireland: Information on the Irish State publications , and a search engine that searches all government sites. Oasis Oasis is a Government website that provides information organized topically about public services in Ireland and useful information for those considering moving to Ireland. The website also supplies information on the social and civil rights of people in Ireland. Houses of the Oireachtas Official website for the bicameral Irish parliament. Parliamentary and committee debates and proceedings , legislative information, and other documents are available full-text. The Constitution of Ireland This site, provided by the

56. GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: Ireland Bunreacht na hÉireann (Ireland Taoiseach) in Irish; offered in PDF, HTML, and RTF;Constitution of Ireland (ireland government) in English http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/ireland.html

Law Library of Congress Global Legal Information Network Library of Congress Guide to Law Online ... Index Ireland Constitution Executive Judicial Legislative ... General Sources (includes LC Portals: Ireland CONSTITUTION (Ireland Taoiseach) in Irish; offered in PDF, HTML, and RTF Constitution of Ireland (Ireland Government) in English International Constitutional Law: Ireland offers English translation and background notes in English EXECUTIVE Taoiseach [Prime Minister An Roinn Gnóthai Eachtracha [Department of Foreign Affairs] Government Policies: Anglo-Irish (Ireland Government) in English JUDICIAL Court Services (Ireland Courts) Supreme Court An Chúirt Uachtarach Supreme Court Cases (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) High Court An Árd Chúirt High Court Cases (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) Legal Professionals (Ireland Courts) includes law terms and legal diary pages LEGISLATIVE PARLIAMENT: Tithe an Oireachtais [Houses of the Oireachtas] Bilingual Acts of the Oireachtas BAILII Cases and Legislation (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) Irish Legal Information Initiative Irish Statute Book (Ireland)

57. Ireland Government 2001 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso ireland government 2001 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, NaturalResources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, http://workmall.com/wfb2001/ireland/ireland_government.html

2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... People Government Gov. Leaders Economy Communications Transportation ... [TOP] Ireland Government 2001 http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/ireland/ireland_government.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Ireland Government type: republic Capital: Dublin Administrative divisions: 26 counties; Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow Independence: 6 December 1921 (from UK by treaty) National holiday: Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March Constitution: 29 December 1937; adopted 1 July 1937 by plebiscite Legal system: based on English common law, substantially modified by indigenous concepts; judicial review of legislative acts in Supreme Court; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal

58. CBBC Newsround | UK | Northern Ireland Government Suspended The politicians running Northern Ireland have their powers to make laws takenaway by the British government. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/newsid_2327000/2327125.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Teachers Northern Ireland government suspended Updated 14 October 2002, 16.02 Northern Ireland Secretary Dr John Reid The politicians running Northern Ireland have had their powers to make laws taken away by the British government. From midnight many decisions about how things are run there will by made by people in London instead. Click here to find out more about Northern Ireland It's all happened because one of the main parties has been accused of helping terrorists spy on the UK Government. Assembly set up Fact File Who wants what? Unionists , who are mainly Protestants, have traditionally wanted Northern Ireland to stay part of the UK Nationalists , who are mainly Catholics, have wanted it to join the Republic of Ireland and form a united Ireland Four years ago, after years of fighting in Northern Ireland, an agreement to try and make the country peaceful was signed by the Unionists and the Republicans. A special government called the Northern Ireland assembly was set up at Stormont. Here politicians from both sides could work together to control how things in the region were run.

59. History Of Ireland 1969 - 1972: The Start Of The Troubles And The Fall Of Stormo However, it soon began to look as if the Northern ireland government was suppressing a By mid 1970, the Northern ireland government realised that the http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/history/19691972.html

History of Ireland 1969 - 1972: The start of the Troubles and the Fall of Stormont History Menu In the Republic of Ireland, economic prosperity had made most citizens happy with life and indifferent to Northern Ireland and the issue of reunification. However, it soon began to look as if the Northern Ireland government was suppressing a valid Civil Rights movement which was now collapsing into Civil War. On August 13th, the Irish Taoiseach Jack Lynch said that the Irish government would not "stand by and see innocent people injured". Some Unionists thought this was a threat to invade Northern Ireland to protect the Catholic population. It is also thought that the Irish began placing troops near the border at this time. The UK government realised in August that Northern Ireland was about to collapse into anarchy because the RUC was simply not large enough to maintain order. So, on 15 August, the UK Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, ordered the British Army into Belfast and Derry to support the RUC. (The Army is still in Northern Ireland today.) Four days later he also ordered the Stormont government to establish better community relations, introduce 'one man one vote', disband the B-specials, and disarm and restructure the RUC. With all their demands now unexpectedly met, the official Civil Rights campaign shut down.

60. History Of Ireland 1921 - 1925: The Irish Civil War And Stabilisation Of Norther The Northern ireland government responded by setting up a second police force, The main problem for the Northern ireland government was the large (30%) http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/history/19211925.html

History of Ireland 1921 - 1925: The Irish Civil War and Stabilisation of Northern Ireland History Menu De Valera, however, was furious that Collins had signed the treaty. To him it still fell much too short of what he had been fighting for, which was an independent Ireland covering all 32 counties. However, another party leader, Arthur Griffith, disagreed with de Valera's idealist stance and strongly supported the treaty. Most members of the IRA who supported the treaty were transformed into the first official Irish Army. The split between the pro-and anti-treaty was so narrow, that Sinn Fein decided to have a vote on it in the Dail. When the Dail voted 64-57 in favour of the treaty, de Valera and a considerable number of Sinn Fein members walked out in protest. Griffith subsequently replaced de Valera as Prime Minister. However it was not going to be that simple - those who had been outvoted in the Dail were not prepared to simply accept the rule of a Dail which had supported what they regarded as a 'treacherous' treaty. In April 1922, the anti-treaty IRA seized control of the Dublin Four-Courts and other key buildings. The situation grew very tense as the new Irish government tried to mediate with the IRA. However, the government quickly lost its patience and in June Michael Collins ordered the Irish Army to shell the Four-Courts. He succeeded in driving the IRA out of Dublin but had also triggered the Irish Civil War. The fire which the Irish Army started in the Four-Courts destroyed many priceless historic documents, including all of Ireland's accumulated census data. This makes the job of genealogists today much more difficult.

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