Public investment in arts and cultural services
Following on from the discussion in our last blog post – Defining arts and culture in Northern Ireland – Members may wish to consider the… Read More »Public investment in arts and cultural services
Culture & Sport
Defining arts and culture in Northern Ireland
With a new arts policy expected in Spring 2026, under the Department for Communities’ Heritage, Culture and Creativity Framework, this blog article – the first… Read More »Defining arts and culture in Northern Ireland
What’s the Shared Island funding initiative for arts and cultural heritage?
Introduction Last month, the Irish Government announced new allocations to the Shared Island fund. The Shared Island funding initiative is not a single programme but… Read More »What’s the Shared Island funding initiative for arts and cultural heritage?
Scrutinising technology for sign language access in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly is currently progressing with the Committee Stage of the Sign Language Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. Technology has been positioned as one… Read More »Scrutinising technology for sign language access in Northern Ireland
The road to sign language legislation
Sign Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2025 A Sign Language Bill was introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly on 10 February 2025. This blog post provides… Read More »The road to sign language legislation
A reading list on gambling policy, legislation and reform in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland
Gambling in Northern Ireland is currently regulated under the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (NI) Order 1985 (‘the Order’). The Order is modelled on an… Read More »A reading list on gambling policy, legislation and reform in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland
COVID, culture and recovery (part 2 of 2)
To support the Communities Committee’s consideration of recommendations for the culture sector’s recovery in Northern Ireland, this two-part blog post provides an overview of cultural… Read More »COVID, culture and recovery (part 2 of 2)
COVID, culture and recovery (part 1 of 2)
To support the Communities Committee’s consideration of future recommendations for the recovery of the cultural sectors in Northern Ireland, this two-part blog post provides an… Read More »COVID, culture and recovery (part 1 of 2)
Valuing the impact of cultural activities on our wellbeing (part 2 of 2)
This two-part blog post is a follow-up to a series of three articles about Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA) and the Programme for Government (PfG) draft… Read More »Valuing the impact of cultural activities on our wellbeing (part 2 of 2)
Valuing the impact of cultural activities on our wellbeing (part 1 of 2)
This two-part blog post is a follow-up to a series of three articles about Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA) and the Programme for Government (PfG) draft… Read More »Valuing the impact of cultural activities on our wellbeing (part 1 of 2)