LECTURES resulted from an invitation and, in general, were aimed at providing a perspective post the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement of April 1998. Some were subsequently published by the invitee.

L1. Meath Peace Conference, St Columban's College, Navan

(26 April 1999)

Provides a background to key aspects of the Belfast Agreement by focusing on minority rights, cross-border relationships and the approach to these problems.

L2. Talking to One's Opponents

(Queen’s University of Belfast, 29 March 2000)

Consideration in understanding one’s opponents is given to such aspects as: meaning of ‘minority’; respect; parity of esteem; North-South relationships; and balanced commitments.

L3. Redefining Unionism - A Political Perspective

(Institute for British-Irish Studies, University College Dublin, 4 May 2000)

Issues addressed include, in context: the traditional position of the Ulster Unionist Party; its main changes and the reasons; and any implications for relationships within these islands

L4. Protecting and Developing Human Rights on the island of Ireland, in an International Context

(Dublin Castle, 8- 9 December 2000)

First time, Governments (North/South) have come together. The Belfast Agreement reflects fully the totality of relationships. There are individual and group rights with related obligations.

L5. The Northern Ireland Problem in the 21st Century European Context

(The Queen’s University of Belfast - 11 June 2004)

Demise of USSR and impact on intra-state relationships: a problem to solve. In context, is Northern Ireland unique? A solution is based on international law, but still some way to go.

L6. How is Northern Ireland to be Governed?

(MacGill Summer School, 22 July 2004)

With minor modifications in the narrative, the content is similar to lecture number 5 above.

Northern Ireland unique? A solution is based on international law, but still some way to go.

L7. Human Rights of Ulster-Scots

(Ulster-Scots Agency HQ, 23 November 2023)

Considers the Ulster-Scot community in the overall context of aspects required for a Bill of Rights. 

Also, considers other relevant aspects, namely: territorial integrity and international law; the Northern Ireland Protocol; and why a delayed Bill of Rights.