DUP MP Ian Paisley says it could be an 'ice age' before Stormont is restored The MP said a "multi-billion-pound package" is needed from the UK Government to address Stormont's budget problems Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2023
RTE raked in €3.7 billion in TV Licence cash over last 20 years - but is still cash-strapped The figures were released by the Minister for Culture, Tourism , Arts and the Media Carherine Martin at the request of Sinn Fein TD Aengus O Snodaigh Irish Mirror · May 31, 2023
Sinn Fein outspends other parties on targeted social media ads for NI council elections The party, which emerged from the election as the largest at council level, spent more than all other parties combined Belfast Live · May 30, 2023
Arlene Foster slams Sinn Fein for making IRA commemoration 'sound like family fun day' The poster includes an image of Sinn Fein MP John Finucane and it says there will be "music, refreshments and kids' entertainment" Belfast Live · May 30, 2023
Stormont £1bn call dependent on local parties agreeing “proper” plan for government Michelle O’Neill calls on DUP to “get off the fence” and show the political will to restore powersharing Belfast Live · May 25, 2023
Treasury package for Stormont return dependent on ‘proper’ plan for government Chris Heaton Harris said previous reform commitments made by local parties in exchange for funding boosts had not been fulfilled. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
NI parties set to ask Treasury for £1bn ahead of any Stormont return The parties eligible to sit on a reconstituted executive met the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to discuss Stormont’s funding woes. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill urges DUP to restore powersharing Civil servants are currently running public services in the region in the ongoing absence of devolution. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Detective who survived murder attempt attends garden party with King and Queen It is Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell’s first public appearance since the attack in Co Tyrone earlier this year. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Clondalkin residents 'distraught' by 'disgusting' illegal dumping Sinn Fein Cllr William Carey was contacted by "distraught" residents of Lealand Estate in the Bawnogue area of Clondalkin after an increase in illegal dumping Dublin Live · May 24, 2023
King Charles and Queen Camilla make first visit to Northern Ireland since coronation The newly crowned couple are taking part in a two-day visit to the region The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
King and Queen’s coronation celebrated on visit to Northern Ireland Charles and Camilla are taking part in a two-day visit to the region, their first since their coronation earlier this month. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Michelle O'Neill says 'no urgency' from Secretary of State to restore Stormont Ms O'Neill said the level of cuts proposed in the budget set by Mr Heaton-Harris were not tolerable and that a real plan was needed to restore Stormont Belfast Live · May 24, 2023
How likely is a united Ireland and when could it happen? Sinn Fein’s leader in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, has claimed a border poll on unification will take place “this decade”, after the party cemented its status as the leading political force in Northern Ireland following huge gains in local elections. The Week · May 24, 2023
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 No reason why Stormont Assembly should not meet next week – Bertie Ahern Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams reflected on the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement at a panel event in Dublin.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would do all they could to help restore the devolved institutions in Belfast.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Desperate need to get Stormont Assembly back up and running – Heaton-Harris The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said a lot was being asked of the civil service in the absence of local ministers in the region.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Sinn Fein ‘turning nationalist vote into republican vote’ – Donaldson The DUP leader rejected the suggestion that there was any movement towards a united Ireland after the council elections.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 PM and Taoiseach need to chair meeting to plot Stormont return, Sinn Fein says DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had secured a renewed mandate to seek changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2023 Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland’s local elections
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 British and Irish governments must deliver plan to restore Stormont – O’Neill Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest party in the local government elections.
Belfast Live · May 21, 2023 NI council vote: MP says British and Irish governments must help restore Stormont Jonathan Buckley says there is "a bullying attitude from the Secretary of State, a gang-up from other political parties" on DUP's stance
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein The republican party emerged as the big winners from the local government elections in Northern Ireland.
The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2023 'Unionism must do better' as Sinn Fein win big in Northern Irish elections SINN Fein has emerged as the largest party in local government in Northern Ireland for the first time after making large gains in the council…