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Book Synopsis
This is the first comprehensive study of the operation of direct rule between 1972 and 2007 as a system of governance. How direct rule moulded the institutions of governance is analysed in detail. In addition, direct rule is compared with devolution, identifying the deficiencies and advantages of both systems.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The constitutional framework
3. The Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland ministers
4. Northern Ireland business in the Westminster Parliament
5. The civil service, a continuing institution
6. The use of Quangos
7. The role of local government
8. Finance and public expenditure
9. Cross-border cooperation and British-Irish institutions
10. Ombudsmen, commissioners and complaints
11. Policy making under direct rule
12. Conclusions
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719077579, 978-0719077579
      ISBN10: 0719077575

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is the first comprehensive study of the operation of direct rule between 1972 and 2007 as a system of governance. How direct rule moulded the institutions of governance is analysed in detail. In addition, direct rule is compared with devolution, identifying the deficiencies and advantages of both systems.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction
      2. The constitutional framework
      3. The Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland ministers
      4. Northern Ireland business in the Westminster Parliament
      5. The civil service, a continuing institution
      6. The use of Quangos
      7. The role of local government
      8. Finance and public expenditure
      9. Cross-border cooperation and British-Irish institutions
      10. Ombudsmen, commissioners and complaints
      11. Policy making under direct rule
      12. Conclusions
      Index

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