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Ian Marshall

Apr 15, 20231 min read

Beyond identity politics: building bridges and uniting people, with Ian Marshall OBE

Professor Richard Bourke talks to Ian Marshall about his belief that Northern Ireland’s future hinges on politicians moving past identity...

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Ian Marshall

Dec 31, 20212 min read

New Year Honours: Ian Marshall, the first unionist to sit in Seanad honoured with OBE

Ian Marshall, the first unionist politician ever elected to the Irish Seanad has been made an OBE.

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Former UFU president contests Seanad agri-panel seat

Ian Marshall

Feb 5, 20212 min read

Former UFU president contests Seanad agri-panel seat

AGRILAND: Former President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Ian Marshall is contesting a seat in the Seanad on the Agricultural Panel...

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Ian Marshall

Feb 4, 20211 min read

A Marshall plan for the Seanad

IRISH FARMERS JOURNAL: Sinn Féin's endorsement of a unionist farmer for a vacant Seanad seat may see another farmer in the Oireachtas.

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Ian Marshall

Nov 11, 20200 min read

Speaker William Conolly Summer School- In Conversation with Ian Marshall

Wesley Bourke interviews Ian Marshall as part of the Speaker William Conolly Summer School.

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The new border question that goes beyond politics

Ian Marshall

Apr 26, 20207 min read

The new border question that goes beyond politics

The pandemic has sparked off a fresh round of thinking about how the two parts of the island of Ireland could and should cooperate.

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Ian Marshall

Apr 3, 20203 min read

Unionist Ian Marshall vows he won't turn his back on Dublin after losing seat in Irish Senate

The first unionist to sit in the Irish Senate has lost his seat, but Ian Marshall said he has not yet given up hope of providing a voice....

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Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage- Friday 27th March 2020

Ian Marshall

Mar 27, 20203 min read

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage- Friday 27th March 2020

These are truly unique times and when we emerge from this crisis, as we will, we must capitalise on our ability to work together for the com

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Seanad Sitting 20 March 2020 - Health Bill 2020 Second Stage.

Senator Ian Marshall

Mar 22, 20203 min read

Seanad Sitting 20 March 2020 - Health Bill 2020 Second Stage.

Extraordinary events demand extraordinary measures. Ultimately, this crisis has demanded responsibility from every citizen, man, woman or...

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Ian Marshall

Mar 4, 20201 min read

A Shared Future: Building Better Relationships with Ian Marshall and Hugo MacNeill

'A Shared Future: Building Better Relationships’ with Senator Ian Marshall and Hugo MacNeill in conversation with Mark Simpson BBC NI,...

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Lives Entwined, Chapter 9: Relationships, realities and representation

Ian Marshall

Feb 24, 202015 min read

Lives Entwined, Chapter 9: Relationships, realities and representation

Britain and Ireland Lives Entwined: Shifting borders, shifting identity.

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Opinion: social licence – ‘getting acceptance and approval of the people’

Ian Marshall

Feb 22, 20206 min read

Opinion: social licence – ‘getting acceptance and approval of the people’

Senator Ian Marshall asks what the role of farmers is and what is the social licence?

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Ian Marshall

Feb 16, 20201 min read

Unionist Ian Marshall seeks re-election to Seanad

Publication: BBC News Northern Ireland Date: 16 February 2020 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The former president of the Ulster Farmers' Union, Ian...

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Sinn Féin TDs ‘harking back to the past’, says Unionist Senator

Senator Ian Marshall

Feb 13, 20203 min read

Sinn Féin TDs ‘harking back to the past’, says Unionist Senator

Publication The Irish Times Author Marie O'Halloran Date 13 February 2020 Original Article...

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High Standards will be Ireland's saving grace in face of Brexit

Senator Ian Marshall

Jan 29, 20202 min read

High Standards will be Ireland's saving grace in face of Brexit

Publication : Irish Independent Author : Ian Marshall Original Article The one issue plaguing all Irish businesses throughout the Brexit...

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Senator Ian Marshall

Jan 21, 20203 min read

Last sitting of 25th Seanad - 21 January 2020.

'Fellow Senators, it is 21 months since my election to this Twenty-fifth Seanad. It was an election where it was only possible for me to...

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Senator Ian Marshall

Dec 18, 20193 min read

Order of Business - 18th December 2019

Senator Ian Marshall I wish everyone Christmas wishes. It is lovely to see the House with so much goodwill. It abounds. It is unusual...

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Order of Business- Thursday 12th December 2019

Ian Marshall

Dec 12, 20193 min read

Order of Business- Thursday 12th December 2019

Today is a monumental day in UK and Northern Irish politics. We are all aware of the significance of the vote today. There will be...

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Senator warns of violence if loyalists pushed too far over a united Ireland

Ian Marshall

Dec 8, 20193 min read

Senator warns of violence if loyalists pushed too far over a united Ireland

Publication: The Irish Times Author: Ronan McGreevy ORIGINAL ARTICLE Asking unionists what kind of united Ireland they want is like...

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Order of Business- Wednesday 22nd November 2019

Ian Marshall

Nov 22, 20194 min read

Order of Business- Wednesday 22nd November 2019

Senator Ian Marshall: Many Senators have spoken about the farmers' protests that are going on outside Leinster House. Senator McDowell...

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