Israeli ambassador’s position is ‘now untenable’, says Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Irish Government needed ‘to follow the logic of their own assessment’ on Israel’s actions. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald The Sinn Fein party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’ Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists The Taoiseach said ambassadors facilitated important lines of communications between countries. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
30th anniversary of Shankill bombing to be marked A new memorial will be unveiled at the site of the IRA blast that killed nine people, and a church service will be held. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast A small group carrying Israeli flags confronted the marchers as they arrived at the City Hall. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Budget a ‘fundamental reform’ of public finances, Irish finance minister says The Government insists the 14 billion euro budget package revealed on Tuesday balances current needs with the future wellbeing of the economy. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’ Hamas attack Minister of State Thomas Byrne said the world needed to ‘get serious’ about a two-state solution. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
PM hopeful that talks with DUP moving to ‘positive’ conclusion, says Varadkar Northern Ireland’s main unionist party is boycotting the powersharing institutions at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Gaps remain between Government and DUP on trade border impasse, says Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed a meeting of his party executive in Lurgan, Co Armagh on Thursday night. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Sunak Brexit deal talks in ‘final stages’ with DUP, says Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says ‘package of proposals’ have been draw up to help unionists return to powersharing with Sinn Fein The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Patience with DUP Stormont blockade has run out, says Michelle O’Neill The Sinn Fein vice president said she wanted to see a plan from the British and Irish governments to restore the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Schoolboy, 9, killed in hit-and-run pictured as father pays tribute to his ‘best friend’ Ronan Wilson, from Kildress, Co Tyrone, killed while visiting a seaside town
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told his party members that Sinn Fein’s word ‘should carry no more weight’ with the chief constable than others.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023 Government must deliver something ‘seismic’ to convince DUP on a Stormont return Former party leader Edwin Poots said the current offer on the table was nowhere near enough.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Mary Lou McDonald reveals she underwent a hysterectomy in June The Sinn Fein leader said it was important to be able to speak out about women’s health issues.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 I did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – O’Neill Simon Byrne resigned as chief constable in the wake of a critical High Court judgment following the disciplining of two officers in 2021.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Sinn Fein policies ‘incompatible’ with Fianna Fail – Martin The Fianna Fail leader said his party will go into the next election with it’s own manifesto and policies.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Policing Board will have to answer questions about PSNI controversies – Hoare The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is investigating a major PSNI data breach.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 New PSNI leadership will need to work to restore confidence in policing – MLA Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly was speaking following the resignation of Chief Constable Simon Byrne.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Byrne says it is time for new PSNI leader as he resigns following controversies Simon Byrne’s resignation was announced following an emergency meeting of the Policing Board.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Simon Byrne’s four years as NI’s police chief beset by controversies Mr Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI.