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Brian Clifford Pope

  • Chartered Civil Engineer and Writer, Freelance
Belfast, Northern Ireland
As seen in: LinkedIn, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Oracle Magazine, The Irish News, Belfast News Letter, medRxiv, Slugger O'Toole, Man Makes Fire
Covers:  NI Politics, Infrastructure and the Economy
Chartered Civil Engineer. Expert Witness. Former Councillor and Chair of Council's Economic Development Committee.

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Chartered Civil Engineer (BEng MICE MCIHT). Former Councillor, ABC Council, Chartered Civil Engineer and writer. Politics, Infrastructure and the Economy.

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Constitutional report provides hope for Northern Ireland...

Constitutional report provides hope for Northern Ireland...

A new report published by the Institute for Government and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy sheds ligh…

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The Isle of Man is reinventing Irish Sea travel...

The Isle of Man is reinventing Irish Sea travel...

The Isle of Man government has invested up to £70m in a brand-new ferry terminal in Liverpool which puts our …

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Belfast Investment Conference can break all records...

Belfast Investment Conference can break all records...

It all kicked off this week when Doug Beattie wrote to PM Rishi Sunak to ask him to postpone the Belfast inve…

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Ireland's bailout conditions is Northern Ireland's best chance of economic recovery...

Ireland's bailout conditions is Northern Ireland's best chance of economic recovery...

The Republic of Ireland is ranked No.1 in the world for economic performance according to last week's IMD Wor…

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Has Political Unionism Abandoned the 'Economy'?

Has Political Unionism Abandoned the 'Economy'?

The latest polling undertaken by Liverpool University's Institute of Irish Studies shows a significant discon…

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Should Stormont be replaced by a new Assembly building in Derry/Londonderry?

Should Stormont be replaced by a new Assembly building in Derry/Londonderry?

Stormont, or more precisely, the Parliament Buildings, has stood for ninety-one years but it is now time to r…

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An All-Island Infrastructure Delivery Company: Could Joint Delivery Unlock Northern Ireland’s Wastewater Future?

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By Brian Clifford Pope
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Northern Ireland’s wastewater infrastructure has become one of the greatest barriers to economic growth. The latest evidence suggests that approximately 55,000 planned homes face some level of wastewater constraint, major regeneration schemes remain stalled, businesses are unable to expand, and housing shortages continue to worsen because the infrastructure beneath our towns and cities cannot accommodate new development. The debate has largely focused on how Northern Ireland should fund NI Water.
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The Cost of Standing Still: Unlocking Northern Ireland’s Economic Potential…

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By Brian Clifford Pope
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The economic cost of failing to invest in Northern Ireland’s future is becoming increasingly apparent. A new Ulster University Strategic Policy Unit report, Unlocking NI’s Potential: A Framework for Economic Transformation , provides a compelling analysis of the challenges facing the region and sets out a series of ambitious recommendations to unlock long-term growth. Below are some reflections on the key themes and recommendations contained within this important and valuable report.
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Northern Ireland Housing Crisis Worsened by Wastewater Constraints

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By Brian Clifford Pope
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The latest homelessness bulletin figures released by the Department show a concerning trend in Northern Ireland’s housing system. While the number of people presenting as homeless remains persistently high, a sharp rise in temporary accommodation placements points to a worsening crisis in the ability to move households into stable, permanent homes.
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