Debates on sovereignty are nothing new to us here in Northern Ireland. Born in contentious circumstances, it has existed in a constant state of dispute, both political and violent, ever since. So used are we to the on-going arguments that they have almost become a backing track to everyday life: we can hear them, but are we really listening anymore?
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Old habits die hard here in Northern Ireland. Some of the more dangerous habits have been kicked, but deep rooted attitudes are proving a lot harder to shift.
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The first year Perspective on Politics class is over subscribed to the point of too many students and not enough places. By places, I mean seats. The Physics Emeleus Lecture Theatre holds enough seats for 6 less pupils that are attending the classes.
BY EMMA GALLEN
‘Belfast is a fantastic example to the world….’
Add in as many superlatives as you wish and there wouldn’t be any we have not heard before. Now it appears that the ‘sitcheeation’ in Northern Ireland has entered that realm that we like to call our ‘annual stalemate’, which seems to happen as often as Man Utd release a new strip. This time though the reality is based solely on the fact that we simply do not have enough money to sustain a police force that will be sufficient and effective due to the ‘economic downturn’, another all too familiar phrase.