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Devolution—The Northern Ireland experience

Paul H. Carmichael

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This article explains the origins of the current system of regional government in Northern Ireland. The provisions for managing public expenditure and the role of local government are examined. Finally, the article scrutinizes the proposals for change which form the latest in a series of attempts at devolving government to the province.

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This article explains the origins of the current system of regional government in Northern Ireland. The provisions for managing public expenditure and the role of local government are examined. Finally, the article scrutinizes the proposals for change which form the latest in a series of attempts at devolving government to the province.

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This article explains the origins of the current system of regional government in Northern Ireland. The provisions for managing public expenditure and the role of local government are examined. Finally, the article scrutinizes the proposals for change which form the latest in a series of attempts at devolving government to the province.

Key concepts: Devolution (biology), Northern ireland, Public administration, Government (linguistics), Local government, Central government, Political science, Business

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