This document has been prepared by the Centre for Cross Border Studies as a contribution to Northern Ireland Executive’s Consultation on the Programme for Government Draft Outcomes Framework. The response is closely informed by the Centre’s particular knowledge of and experience in cross-border socio-economic development involving a range of sectors from both Northern Ireland and […]
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Briefing Paper: The Impact of COVID-19 on Cross-Border Movement on the island of Ireland
In light of the current public health crisis relating to Covid-19, and as part of the Centre for Cross Border Studies’ ongoing research into the impact of the virus on the island of Ireland and the connections between the two jurisdictions, this Briefing Paper examines the pandemic’s effect on cross-border traffic flows. This analysis uses […]
Read MoreBriefing Paper: The Cross-Border Further Education and Higher Education Cluster for the North West City Region
This Briefing Paper offers an overview of the development of the Cross-Border FE HE Cluster for the North West City Region, setting it within its historical context in terms of previous cross-border collaboration in the region, and in terms of its alignment with more recent strategic and political developments. Authored by Paul Hannigan, John Andy […]
Read MoreSubmission to the House of Lords Select Committee on Public Services inquiry, “Public services: Lessons from Coronavirus”
This response has been prepared by the Centre for Cross Border Studies as a contribution to the House of Lords Select Committee on Public Services inquiry, “Public services: Lessons from Coronavirus. Submission available here!!
Read MoreBriefing Paper: Overview of Covid-19 Business Support Schemes for Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland (RoI)
In light of the current public health crisis relating to Covid-19, and as part of the Centre for Cross Border Studies’ ongoing research into the impact of the virus on the island of Ireland and the connections between the two jurisdictions, this Briefing Paper outlines the main ranges of supports that have been introduced to […]
Read MoreBorder People Briefing Paper: COVID-19: Social Security Entitlement for Frontier workers
Due to the emergency pandemic situation many frontier workers have found it necessary to seek social welfare support. The Border People project has found that Illness Benefit, Unemployment Benefit and Family Benefits are the payments most likely to be affected by changes in circumstances due to COVID-19. This Briefing Paper examines the social security supports […]
Read MoreBriefing Paper: The impacts of COVID-19 on cross-border tourism on the island of Ireland: A snapshot
In light of the current public health crisis relating to Covid-19, and as part of the Centre for Cross Border Studies’ ongoing research into the impact of the virus on the island of Ireland and the connections between the two jurisdictions, this Briefing Paper briefly examines the pandemic’s effect on all-island tourism. In order to […]
Read MoreBriefing Paper: Approaches to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Bordering on (non-) cooperation
This Briefing Paper is intended to offer some initial considerations on the extent to which existing or new channels of cross-border cooperation have been successfully activated in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, which first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Beginning with an overview of the collaborative tendencies observable on […]
Read MoreCCBS submits evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Submission to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into the New Decade, New Approach Agreement This response has been prepared by the Centre for Cross Border Studies as a contribution to the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the New Decade, New Approach Agreement. The submission is available to view here!!
Read MoreSubmission to the Strategic Review of Irish-Scottish Relations
CCBS responds to joint strategic review on Irish-Scottish relations CCBS submitted a response to the Irish and Scottish Governments’ consultation on their joint strategic review of Irish-Scottish relations. The review is taking place in the changed context brought about by the UK’s departure from the EU, and is seen by both Governments as an opportunity […]
Read MoreCCBS response to PEACE PLUS consultation
The Centre for Cross Border Studies has submitted a response to the SEUPB Peace Plus Consultation. PEACE PLUS is a new EU cross-border programme that will contribute to a more prosperous and stable society in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. The programme will achieve this by funding activities that promote peace and […]
Read MoreThe need for regulatory cross-border territorial impact assessment: Challenges at the Ireland-Northern Ireland border
The purpose of this Briefing Paper is to highlight the urgent need for policy-makers, decision-makers and legislators to assess the impact of a proposed policy, regulation, strategy or law, for example, on their jurisdiction’s borders, and to assess how their implementation has affected the socio-economic conditions of citizens in a border region.1 To undertake such […]
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