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NI has lacked a ‘proper policy response’ to cost-of-living crisis, report says

The absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland means that it is the only part of the UK to have lacked a “proper policy response” to the cost-of-living crisis, a think tank has said. The new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy ...

19 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said a Stormont Assembly election will go ahead, despite not setting a date for the poll. Here, we answer some of the key questions about the political turmoil at Stormont. – What caused the ...

28 Oct 2022 at 17:30

Northern Ireland

Beattie apologises for saying DUP MLAs were whining ‘like a girl’

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has apologised after he claimed in the Northern Ireland Assembly that DUP MLAs were screaming and whining “like a girl”. Mr Beattie, who this year was involved in a controversy over historical tweets, ...

07 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Northern Ireland

Lessons around McMonagle employment can be learned by all, says O’Neill

Lessons can be learned by all following a probe into employment arrangements for a now disgraced former Sinn Fein press officer, Michelle O’Neill has said. A Northern Ireland Assembly report found that Michael McMonagle likely ...

21 Jan 2025 at 13:46

Northern Ireland

TUV leader ‘excluded’ from Windsor Framework scrutiny committee

TUV leader Jim Allister has claimed he has been excluded from membership of a Windsor Framework scrutiny committee within the Northern Ireland Assembly. The chairs and deputy chairs of all the Stormont committees were ...

12 Feb 2024 at 13:23

Northern Ireland

DUP minister ‘more than happy’ to attend Fleadh in Belfast

DUP Minister Gordon Lyons has said he would be “more than happy” to accept an invitation to attend the all-Ireland Fleadh when it comes to Belfast next year. The Communities Minister said he believed the event should ...

31 Mar 2025 at 16:46

Northern Ireland

Only by ‘grace of God’ wildfires have not cost lives, Muir says

It is only by the “grace of God” that lives have not been lost due to wildfires in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Andrew Muir has said. Mr Muir told MLAs that the “overwhelming majority” of recent rural ...

06 May 2025 at 16:56

Northern Ireland

Court considers Bill’s implications for Northern Ireland abortion protests

Seven Supreme Court justices are considering whether proposed legislation might be a disproportionate interference with the rights of people who want to protest outside abortion clinics in Northern Ireland. ...

19 Jul 2022 at 17:31

‘Totally shocking’ gas pipework issue discovered at troubled maternity hospital

Northern Ireland

‘Totally shocking’ new problem discovered at maternity hospital, says Nesbitt

A further “totally shocking” problem with Belfast’s troubled new maternity hospital building has been uncovered, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said. The Department of Health confirmed that his comments ...

26 Nov 2024 at 15:25

Derry News

Derry MLA welcomes recognition of need for increased respite provision

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed Assembly recognition of the need for increased respite provision for children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour. On Monday the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Communities Minister rejects assessment of ‘hostile environment’ for GAA

Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has rejected an assessment of a “hostile environment” for the GAA. It comes after comments from GAA president Jarlath Burns last week around the ...

27 Feb 2025 at 16:37

Northern Ireland

Political stability needed to protect union, says Tony Blair

Political stability is the best way to protect the union between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, former prime minister Tony Blair has told MPs. Mr Blair said he wanted the union to ...

16 Mar 2023 at 14:08

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