Research Papers 2020

Synopsis: Below you will find details of Research Publications which have been prepared by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee for the Economy in 2020.

Renewable energy: background scoping paper

- Date: 02/12/2020

This paper, commissioned by the Committee for the Economy, provides a range of background information on renewable electricity and renewable heat. The paper is intended to support the Committee in its scrutiny of the forthcoming Department for the Economy (DfE) Energy Strategy.

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City Growth Deals in Northern Ireland: Key Preliminary Considerations

- Date: 19/06/2020

This briefing paper has been prepared for the Committee for the Economy to facilitate its consideration and scrutiny of City Growth Deals in Northern Ireland and the individual projects contained in them.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Potential Implications for Single Electricity Market in Northern Ireland

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 6 of a 6-part series, which explores key potential implications arising from the Withdrawal Agreement, the “Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland” and the Political Declaration in relation to the Single Electricity Market in Northern Ireland.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Potential implications for state aid in Northern Ireland

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 5 of a 6-part series. It explores key potential implications arising from the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol and the Political Declaration for state aid. Throughout, the paper provides potential scrutiny points.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Some Employment Considerations for Northern Ireland

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 4 of a 6-part series. It highlights provisions under the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol and the Political Declaration, which concern employment rights and migrant workers, raising considerations for Northern Ireland. Throughout, it includes potential scrutiny points.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Potential implications for Value Added Tax and Excise in Northern Ireland

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 3 of a 6-part series. It explores key potential implications arising from the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol and the Political Declaration for VAT and excise. Throughout, the paper provides potential scrutiny points.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Potential Implications for Customs and Trade in Northern Ireland

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 2 of a 6-part series, which explores key potential implications arising from the Withdrawal Agreement, the “Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland” and the Political Declaration in relation to customs and trade in Northern Ireland.

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UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series: Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Overview of Governance Arrangements

- Date: 05/06/2020

This is paper 1 of a 6-part series. It provides a brief overview of the governance arrangements set out under the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol and the Political Declaration, for the limited purpose of providing context for subsequent paper in the series. It is not intended to be exhaustive. Throughout it includes potential scrutiny

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