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Very sad to hear about Jennifer Johnston today. She was a great friend to the Lyric and to the Tinderbox family over many years. Straight talking, generous, wise and encouraging, her contribution to the wider arts landscape was immense…

Was happy to join @markcarruthers7.bsky.social and John Campbell in studio on BBC's Red Lines today to discuss Trump and the impact he will have on Ireland, north and south.

Red Lines - Next year delivery - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers and guests assess the Executive and preview the big issues of 2025.

🚨The first #BBCRedLines of 2025…

Up at Stormont asking @LindaDillon81 @KateNicholl @MatthewOToole2 @deborah_cheryl & @RobbieButlerMLA how they’d assess the work of the Executive over the past 11 months & looking ahead to 2025.

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The View - 12/12/2024 Mark Carruthers and guests provide comment and expert analysis on political news.

🚨 The final View of the run - taking a long hard look at the challenges facing politics and politicians at the end of 2024 - just in case you missed it…
Happy Christmas 🎄

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Red Lines - The Big 2024 Review - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers and guests look back on an eventful 2024.

A bumper one hour edition of #BBCRedLines podcast as @markcarruthers7.bsky.social and guests look back on a year in politics.

No shortage of talking points…

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Red Lines - The Big 2024 Review - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers and guests look back on an eventful 2024.

🎄#BBCRedLines Big Review of 2024 has arrived!
Looking back on another eventful year with @SuzyJourno @NewtonEmerson @deirdreheenan @Tim_Mc_Garry and @BBCGarethG…

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Could politicians from Stormont go to Dublin to lobby for Shared Island funding to reopen railways in Tyrone & Derry?

New Fine Gael TD Emer Currie says progressing elements of the All Island Rail Review would be a “very positive move”.

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The View - 05/12/2024 Mark Carruthers and guests provide comment and expert analysis on political news.

#BBCTheView is available now on BBC iPlayer

What next for the Irish Gov’s shared island unit? And more problems at Belfast’s new maternity hospital.

@markcarruthers7.bsky.social

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BBC One - The View, 05/12/2024 Mark Carruthers and guests provide comment and expert analysis on political news.

Our director, Prof Shirlow, will be on BBC The View with @markcarruthers7.bsky.social tonight to talk about Shared Island and the constitutional question.
Watch live from 22:40 (BBC NI or online):
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Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 01/12/2024 Mark Carruthers presents an extended programme on the election results in the Republic of Ireland. With counting well underway, the picture of the next Dail will start to emerge.

Was looking at the recent election results with @markcarruthers7.bsky.social today on Sunday Politics www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Northern Ireland Water funding model 'clearly not fit for purpose' Construction firms are calling for an independent review into how NI Water is funded.

NI Water funding model 'not fit for purpose'…#SundayPolitics
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Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 24/11/2024 Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week. Guests include Seamus Leheny (NI HF) and Seamus Leheny (NI HF).

This week’s #SundayPolitics in case you missed it…
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Londonderry mayor defends US trade trip meetings Lilian Seenoi Barr has faced criticism from councillors in Derry over a recent rip to the US.

Mayor defends US trade trip meetings - BBC News

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Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies - BBC News
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Casement Park: GAA 'happy' to look at paying more as costs fall The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".

GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall - BBC News
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Coming up on #BbCTheView on Thursday.

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd will be live in studio.

Plus, the big three parties in the Republic debate the key topics ahead of polling day. #GE24

Join @markcarruthers7.bsky.social at 10.40pm on BBC One NI

Gordon Lyons: DUP minister apologises for assembly comments Kate Nicholl said Gordon Lyons had shouted at her to "sit down" during a debate on childcare funding.

DUP Minister apologises for 'sit down' comments - BBC News
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Winter fuel: £100 payment to help pensioners affected by cuts Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts - BBC News

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Red Lines - The South Poll - BBC Sounds Mark Carruthers looks forward to the Republic's election with a panel of experts.

🚨The latest #𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀…

Discussing the Irish general election with the Irish Examiner’s @Elaine_Loughlin,
PA’s @GNiAodha,
Professor @GaryMurphyDCU
& ex FG Minister @LCreighton…

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Sunday Politics Northern Ireland - 17/11/2024 Mark Carruthers looks at the political developments of the week and questions policymakers on the key issues. With Justin McCamphill, Jacquie White, Mark Durkan MLA and John Manley.

Yesterday’s #SundayPolitics in case you missed it…
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Hello. Like many friends and colleagues I’m looking for a better fit. Feel free to join me if you fancy a different way of doing things…