The Latest Breaking News from Michelle O’Neill

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 19, 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 10, 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 9, 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 20, 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.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Swann seeks ministers’ input over Covid relaxations after legal advice

The Covid-19 regulations are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Murphy seeking to bring budget directly to Assembly, says O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill said Conor Murphy was trying to find a ‘way around the DUP mess’.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Real prospect Covid restrictions might remain, warns O’Neill

The Health Minister is to write to other ministers and is understood to be unlikely to make a decision on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Minister calls for ‘stable governance’ as Bill to keep Stormont running passes

Northern Ireland was plunged into a fresh political crisis last week when the DUP withdrew Paul Givan as first minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Amnesty International calls for historical abuse apology amid political turmoil

The planned apology to be delivered by Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill has been thrown into doubt.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022