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Article: A welcome return to realism: opportunities in the Northern economy.(Northern Ireland)
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- Accountancy Ireland
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- August 1, 2007
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On May 8th 2007, the Northern Ireland Assembly welcomed its new First and Deputy First Ministers, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Ian Paisley MP, MLA and Martin McGuinness MP, MLA, ushering in what we all hope will be a new era of long-term and stable Government in Northern Ireland. The very fact that people from Northern Ireland will be making decisions and implementing policies for themselves after a long period of direct rule will help to bring the kind of commitment and energy required from Ministers to rebuild a dynamic economy.
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With devolved government restored, the new Executive has begun to grapple with some difficult policy challenges. A ...