Research Publications 2008

Synopsis: The Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service produces a number of Research publications. These cover a variety of topics of interest to Members, Committees and the general public. 2008 papers are published below.

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Number	Title
133/08	The 'Supporting People' Programme
132/08	Urban Regeneration in Northern Ireland
131/08	The Charities Bill
130/08	Procurement and Social Housing
129/08	Developer Contributions in the Delivery of Social and Affordable Housing
128/08	Town Centre Regeneration Inquiry
127/08	The EU 'Pesticides Package'
126/08	The Economic, Environmental and Social Impacts of Biofuel Production
125/08	Strategic Business Review of the Social Security Agency
124/08	People and Place: A Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal
123/08	Social and Affordable Housing in Europe
122/08	The Status of Scottish and Northern Irish Banknotes
121/08	EU Sub-National Governments
120/08	Parliamentary Funding – A Comparative Analysis
119/08	Public Procurement and SMEs
118/08	Financial Inclusion, Credit Unions & HM Treasury Latest Proposals for Credit Union Reform
117/08	Debt Relief Orders
116/08	The Role of Credit unions in Community Enterprise Initiatives in the Republic of Ireland
115/08	The Role and Contribution of Credit Unions in Great Britain
114/08	Gender Equality
113/08	Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector in Northern Ireland: Timeline of Key Developments
112/08	Latest Developments in the Regulation of the Private Rented Sector in England
111/08	Community Use of School Premises
110/08	Community Use of School Premises Bill
109/08	The Common Funding Formula
108/08	The New Housing Agenda for Northern Ireland
106/08	Planning for Flooding and the Impact of Climate Change
105/08	Review of the House of Commons Business and Enterprise Committee Report "Energy Prices, Fuel Poverty and Ofgem" and its Implications for Northern Ireland
104/08	Northern Ireland Economic Downturn
103/08	Procedures Governing Private Legislation in Other Legislatures
102/08	Public Transport Reform - Process To Date
101/08	Public Transport Reform - Best Practice
100/08	Public Transport Reform - Analysis of Strategic Business plan Options
99/08	Improving Services for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
98/08	Presumption of Death Bill
97/08	Briefing Note: Flooding in Northern Ireland
96/08	Health Effects of Electric Fields and Interconnectors
95/08	Synopsis of ROI Regulatory Assessment and Mandatory Renewables in Scotland
94/08	The Reliability and Costs of Renewable Technology
93/08	Museum Policy in Northern Ireland
92/08	The Public Authorities (Reform) Bill 2008
91/08	Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill
90/08	Definition of Vocational Education and Training
89/08	Scale of the Education and Skills Authority
88/08	Europe's Innovation Landscape
87/08	Residents' Parking Schemes - A Comparative Study
86/08	Civil Registration Bill
85/08	Implementation of the UNCRC by the UK: NGO Alternative Report
84/08	Aid for Pigmeat Industry
83/08	Poultry Waste Incineration
82/08	Early Retirement Scheme for Farmers
81/08	Background Information for the Red Meat Seminar being held on 13th March 2008
80/08	An Overview of Innovation in Northern Ireland
79/08	Economic Development Agency Performance - A Comparison
78/08	ETI Committee Motion on Rising Energy Costs
77/08	Nova Scotia Business Inc
76/08	Primary School Funding
75/08	Committee System and Structures Survey
74/08	United Nations Committee on the rights of the child: Northern Ireland's report on the implementation of the UNCRC
73/08	Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
72/08	The Draft Criminal Justice (NI) Order 2007
71/08	The Northern Ireland Court Service
70/08	A Rapid Transit Network for Belfast metropolitan area - Summary of key findings
69/08	Vocational Education and Training in Finland and Germany
68/08	Speed Management in Northern Ireland
67/08	Planning Policies relevant to Rural Waste Management Developments: Draft Planning Policy Statement 18 - Renewable Energy
66/08	Planning Policies relevant to Rural Waste Management Developments: Draft Planning Policy Statement 14 - Sustainable Development in the Countryside
65/08	Planning Policies relevant to Rural Waste Management Developments: Planning Policy Statement 11 - Planning and Waste Management
64/08	Planning Policies relevant to Rural Waste Management Developments: Major Planning Applications
63/08	Overview of Planning Policies relevant to Rural Waste Management Developments
62/08	The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
61/08	The National Qualifications Framework
59/08	Training in Tourism and Hospitality in Northern Ireland
58/08	Policy responsibilities of the Court Services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland
57/08	Comparative analysis of procedures governing The Right of Reply and Prior Notification in Legislative Chambers
56/08	Comparative analysis of procedures governing Amendments to Amendments on Legislation
55/08	Post-Conflict Northern Ireland: Dealing with the Past
54/08	The Children and Young Persons Commissioner for Northern Ireland
53/08	Best Practice with regard to Employment Schemes for People with a Disability
52/08	Disability: Current Protection, Comparative Analyses and Options for Enhanced Protection
51/08	Disability and Transport
50/08	Comparative Analysis: Experiences in Dealing with Post Office Closures
49/08	Comparative Analysis of Draft Budget 2008-11
48/08	Partial Selection and Banding in Schools in England and Northern Ireland
47/08	The Lisbon Treaty - Application of the Principle of Subsidiarity
46/08	Finnish Education System
45/08	Utility Regulation and Sustainable Development
44/08	Mesothelioma, Etc. Bill
43/08	The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill
42/08	"Twenty's Plenty" Schemes
41/08	Variable Speed Limits Outside Schools: Pilot Schemes in the Republic of Ireland
40/08	Variable Speed Limits Outside Schools: A Scottish Case Study
39/08	Improving Stroke Services in Northern Ireland
38/08	Review of Public Administration
37/08	Irish Hare
36/08	All-Ireland Species Action Plan for the Red Squirrel (Sciurus Vulgaris)
35/08	Article 31 Planning Decisions in Northern Ireland - Legislative Background and Process
34/08	Potential Impacts of National Parks Designation with Particular Reference to the Proposed Mournes National Park
33/08	Tyrone to Cavan Interconnector
32/08	Climate Change Bill
31/08	The Carer's Allowance Bill 2008
30/08	Briefing Series on the Eurpoean Union: Diagrams of Key Decision-Making Processes/Procedures used in European Union Institutions
29/08	Briefing Series on the European Union: Supplemental Briefing Note: Key Aspects of Legislative Scrutiny Arrangements for European Union Matters in the Republic of Ireland
28/08	Briefing Series of the European Union: The Current Position of the EU Reform Treaty
27/08	Briefing Series on the European Union: Briefing 3 - Legislative Scrutiny Arrangements for European Union Matters in the United Kingdom and Other Member States
26/08	Briefing Series on the European Union: Briefing 2 - Relevancy of the European Union Law and Policy to Northern Ireland Devolved Governance
25/08	Briefing Series on the European Union: Briefing 1 - European Institutions and Decision-Making Processes
24/08	Committee for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister: Inquiry into Child Poverty The Measurement of Severe and Persistent Childhood Poverty
23/08	Comparing Child Poverty in Northern Ireland with Other Regions
22/08	Reducing Childhood Poverty Comparative Research
21/08	Conflicts Of Interests
20/08	Sustainable Development
19/08	Comparative Planning Systems
18/08	School Transfer At Age 14
17/08	Strand One Report – Technical Annexes
16/08	Childcare Provision In The UK And Republic Of Ireland
15/08	Strand Two Recommendations And Water Framework Directive Compliance
14/08	Northern Ireland Water 6 Month Interim Report Of Strategic Business Plan
13/08	The Building Regulations (Amendment) Bill (Northern Ireland) 2008
12/08	Proposals For Health And Social Care Reform In Northern Ireland: A Comparative Perspective
11/08	Water Reform And The Affordability Of The Affordability Tariff
10/08	UK Marine Bill White Paper
09/08	Committee For The Office For The First Minister And Deputy First Minister Child Poverty Inquiry Tackling Severe Childhood Poverty
08/08	Health Outcomes/Benefits Of Sport And Physical Recreation
07/08	An Overview Of Innovation In Northern Ireland
06/08	Follow up Research to Committee Meeting 30/01/08 The Location of Public Sector Jobs
05/08	The Relocation Of Public Sector Jobs In England, Scotland And The Republic Of Ireland
04/08	Child Health Inequalities And The Links To Child Poverty
03/08	The Phasing Out Of Industrial De-Rating In Northern Ireland
02/08	Charities Bill Briefing Note On Designated Religious Status
01/08	A Comparison Of International Tax Varying Powers

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