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Can’t find that publication?

It could well be in NICVA’s Library. NICVA has built up a comprehensive library resource over many years, with current and historical information of all kinds...
NICVA | John McCormick | 30 Jun 2008

No UK referendum for Lisbon Treaty

The House of Commons has rejected a proposal by the Conservative Party for a UK-wide referendum on whether to ratify the EU's Lisbon Treaty
NICVA European Library | Sean Kelly | 07 Mar 2008

EU survey shows good practice

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly in May 2007, the European Commission established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. The taskforce - made up of key EC officials and their Northern Ireland counterparts - is currently examining the extent to which Northern Ireland has been involved in EU programmes and policies and identifying examples of best practice.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 08 Feb 2008

EU Health Tourism?

The European Commission is set to publish a health directive which will make it easier for EU citizens to travel to another EU Member State to receive specific medical treatment.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 20 Dec 2007

EU Reform Treaty

EU leaders are gathering this week (18-19 October 2007) at the European summit in Lisbon in an attempt to agree the new EU Reform Treaty. Given the intense media focus on the summit and in particular on Gordon Brown’s battle to defend UK interests, here is a helpful guide from NICVA on the Reform Treaty and the reason for the controversy.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 17 Oct 2007

European Activity – A time to take stock

As a result of President Barroso’s visit to the NI Assembly earlier this year, the European Commission has established a special taskforce on Northern Ireland. One of its first jobs will be to carry out a stock take of how Northern Ireland is making the most of its membership of the European Union.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 12 Sep 2007

Work on Peace programme is continuing

SEUPB are currently in the late stages of negotiations with the European Commission to finalise the Operational Plans for Peace III and Intregg.

Polish cultural week

After the success of the Polish Picnic 2006 in the Belfast Botanic Gardens the Polish Association is running the Polish Cultural Week 2007.
Polish Association Northern Ireland | Monika Ziminska | 09 Jul 2007

The EU at 50 - One foot in the grave?

A seminar marking the 50th anniversary of the European Union.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 10 May 2007

Interreg consultation

Northern Ireland, the border counties of Ireland and parts of Western Scotland are set to benefit from a new INTERREG Programme between 2007-2013

Election Question Time

More than 60 people from the voluntary and community sector and candidates from seven parties took part in NICVA’s election question time on Monday 12 February in the run-up to the Assembly elections in March.
NICVA | Stephen Gray | 14 Feb 2007

Peace III Consultation videos

Having your say on Peace III. Videos from the consultation.
NICVA | Policy Unit | 09 Feb 2007

Peace III briefing papers

A briefing paper and background information on the Peace III funding programme have been released by NICVA, alongside a reminder of dates for the forthcoming consultations on the programme.
NICVA | Ben Archibald | 08 Feb 2007

National Strategic Reference Framework

The framework for the allocation of European structural funds is explained, alongside NICVA's response to consultation.
NICVA European Library | Lisa McElherron | 05 Dec 2006

Europe, direct from NICVA

A Europe Direct information centre has now opened at NICVA Headquarters. The facility offers information, facilities and technology to get your research off to a great start.
NICVA | Ben Archibald | 31 Oct 2006

Peace III Consultation events

The SEUPB has begun consultation on the key strategic themes for Peace III. The consultation time scale is extremely tight, comments need to be with SEUPB by 26 June.
NICVA | James Laverty | 02 Jun 2006

Peace III draft position paper

An EU budget of €200 million has been committed for 2007-2013, with British and Irish government contributions adding another €70 million. Read NICVA's position paper on Peace III.
NICVA | European Unit | 02 Mar 2006

€200m Peace III announcement

Peace money agreed for NI for 2007-2013 period.
Special European Union Programmes Body | European Funding Advice | 21 Dec 2005

EU should help redundant workers

NI has a huge stake in the debates going on among EU leaders today at Hampton Court, England.
NICVA | Paul McGill | 27 Oct 2005

Leonardo da vinci programme open day

Leonardo da Vinci is the European Community's vocational training programme. It encourages collaboration between organisations involved in vocational training, aiming to improve the quality of training provision, develop the skills and mobility of the workforce, stimulate innovation and enhance the competitiveness of European industry.
British Council - Leonardo Programme | James Laverty | 12 Oct 2005

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