Improving government in Northern Ireland
Think tank: The Constitution Unit
Author(s): Alan Whysall
May 6, 2026
This report from UK think tank the Constitution Unit calls for a debate on more effective politics in Northern Ireland.
It has long been argued in Northern Ireland that the devolved institutions are failing to deliver effective public policy and services. In recent months, this criticism has intensified.
This report, the fourth of this project and published in May 2026, says that this failure may ultimately threaten the stability of the institutions and the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, and considers what kind of changes may be needed.
