Row in Irish parliament a ‘subversion of constitution’ and ‘farcical’ Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time. Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025
Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time. Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025
Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November. The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025
Judge wrong to order public inquiry into murder of GAA official, court told The Government is challenging a High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act, says think tank report Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’ The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the Troubles. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’ MLAs have been told that the issue has been reported to the PSNI. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
McDonald pays tribute to ‘patriot’ Ted Howell during funeral service The 78-year-old, who was credited with being a key backroom figure in Sinn Fein, died last week. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
Sinn Fein ‘ignored role of 3,000 deaths in damaging community relations’ A former NIO minister had launched a consultation on a new good relations strategy for NI in 2003. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Ireland blamed Northern Ireland Office for ‘damaging leaks’, records show The confidential briefing note is part of the tranche of documents made public by the Irish National Archive. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
Irish Government doubted UK campaign to ‘save David’ Trimble The Irish Government wanted to appeal to the UK side against ‘manipulating’ every scenario for favourable election results in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024 Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024 Blair asked if Irish nationalists would support England in World Cup Sir Tony Blair appeared tired while making the remark in 2002.
Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024 Northern Ireland secretary aware of Stormontgate ‘for months’, records reveal Stormontgate in 2002 led to the suspension of devolution and the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024 Tony Blair tried to steer speech for Gerry Adams on IRA disarmament Mr Blair called on the IRA to provide clarity on ‘three questions’ around disarmament.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament Her election is the first action taken by the new Dail which met for the first time on Wednesday morning.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Sinn Fein president urges information on Disappeared be reported to commission Mary-Lou McDonald was speaking following reports a Sinn Fein member had been named as involved in the disappearance of Columba McVeigh in 1975.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Fein says Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming government in Dublin must also take ‘urgent’ steps to start planning for unity.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 Talks to form an Irish government in the new year trudge on quietly It is expected that independents will form the third part of a coalition government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government Simon Harris and Micheal Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks on putting together the next coalition administration.
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.