Michelle O’Neill is going nowhere, Stormont minister Kimmins says Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins was speaking after DUP MP Carla Lockhart called for the First Minister to go. Evening Standard · 7h ago
Thousands attend support parade for Portadown Orange Order The parade was organised in support of the Portadown Orange Order, who were blocked from marching down the Garvaghy Road. Evening Standard · Oct 24
‘It’s about principle’ – Carla Lockhart defends quitting as DUP party officer The Upper Bann MP wants leader Gavin Robinson to pull DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly out of the powersharing executive. Evening Standard · Oct 24
Unionists angry over Drumcree fallout but must think ‘long-term’ – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson said collapsing Stormont is only likely to strengthen Sinn Fein electorally. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Lockhart quits as DUP party officer amid rift with leader over Stormont’s future The Upper Bann MP wants leader Gavin Robinson to pull DUP deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly out of the powersharing executive. The Independent UK · Oct 22
DUP voices hope of funding gap ‘potentially closing’ to allow budget agreement Leader Gavin Robinson hailed what he described as ‘realism’ following a meeting with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant. The Independent UK · Oct 22
SF and DUP at odds on budget meeting plan ahead of talks with NI Secretary Sinn Féin has rejected a DUP claim that it turned down an offer of a joint First Minister and deputy First Minister meeting with the UK Government. Evening Standard · Oct 22
‘IRA lawyers’ comment blasted as ‘shameful’ by NI First Minister Conservative Party MP Sir David Davis made the reference during a debate on the Legacy Bill in the Commons earlier this week. Evening Standard · Oct 21
Sinn Féin leaders interviewed by police over Garvaghy Road participation SINN Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill have been interviewed by police officers investigating their participation in an allegedly unlawful protest in Portadown last month The National (Scotland) · Oct 21
Sinn Féin leaders interviewed by police over protest participation Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill attended Musgrave PSNI station in Belfast on Wednesday afternoon. Evening Standard · Oct 21
The Guardian view on Stormont: voters in Northern Ireland deserve more than an endless cycle of dysfunction Editorial: After the executive’s failure to set a budget, and renewed culture war confrontations, faith in Stormont’s ability to act in the common good is evaporating The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Chris Bryant rejects claims he bowed to ‘mob rule’ over Drumcree parade The NI Secretary thanked the Portadown Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents for their engagement in extensive but ultimately unsuccessful talks. The Independent UK · Oct 12
‘Orange state is gone forever’, Michelle O’Neill tells Assembly DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley said Sinn Féin’s ‘new Ireland project stands dead in the streets of Portadown’. Evening Standard · Oct 12
Chief Constable’s advice on Drumcree parade to be scrutinised in legal challenge A judicial review of Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant’s decision to stop the parade has been widened to include PSNI chief Jon Boutcher. Evening Standard · Oct 12
The National (Scotland) · Oct 12 What's next after Drumcree march ban? Key court rulings set to shape row Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant’s decision to ban an Orange Order parade from the Garvaghy Road is to be challenged in court
Evening Standard · Oct 12 Bryant’s decision to halt Drumcree parade to be challenged in court Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant acted on Friday night following an almost two-week standoff.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022 DUP leader accuses Sinn Fein of pushing ‘radical all-Ireland agenda’ Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comments as his party ratified their Assembly candidates for the election in May.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022 Provide relief to households by cutting rates bills – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said relief on rates had been brought in before and can be done again now.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 O’Neill urges PM to intervene over cost-of-living crisis Michelle O’Neill said that the UK Government needs to immediately scrap excise duty on home heating oil and reduce tax on fuel.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 DUP leader vows he ‘won’t take no’ from Sinn Fein over Stormont Budget Sinn Fein contends that Finance Minister Conor Murphy has ‘exhausted legal options’ to advance the Budget in the absence of an Executive.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Resignation of DUP first minister ‘robbed patients of three-year budget’ Paul Givan resigned, effectively forcing deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill from the joint office, over the Brexit Protocol.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Sinn Fein Stormont leader calls for expulsion of Russian diplomats Michelle O’Neill also urged the EU to take greater sanctions against Russian leader Vladimir Putin over his actions in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Ministers to offer public apology to historical institutional abuse victims There is currently no First or deputy First Minister in post following Paul Givan’s resignation, which also forced Michelle O’Neill from the office.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2022 Michelle O’Neill accuses unionist leaders of ‘conflating’ identity and Brexit Speaking to Sky on Trevor Phillips on Sunday, Ms O’Neill also accused the British Government of putting the Brexit agreement ‘in jeopardy’.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Swann receives ‘unanimous support’ to ease Covid restrictions Michelle O’Neill said the health minister had a ‘big job ahead’ of him and she expected an announcement imminently on the easing of restrictions.