Education Authority's treatment of staff and parents at Co Derry school "shameful" says councillor The Education Authority has proposed to close the primary school from August next year Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2022
Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry "Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done." Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022
Sinn Fein increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll – Wilson Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022
Border poll "not appropriate or right at this time", says Leo Varadkar "We need to resolve the issues around protocol. And I think that can be done." Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2022
Border poll not appropriate or right at this time – Varadkar The Irish deputy premier said he also wants clarity around when a referendum of Irish unity would be called. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
Michelle O'Neill lays wreath to mark the Battle of the Somme "I hope that today’s attendance and the laying of a wreath is actually a demonstration of someone who wants to work for all in our community" Belfast Live · Jul 1, 2022
Somme wreath gesture shows I’ll be a first minister for all, says O’Neill The Sinn Fein vice president laid a laurel wreath for those who died in the First World War battle. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Cost of living crisis: Majority of Irish struggling to pay bills as 70% use hot water bottles to cut costs, new survey reveals Exclusive: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned households that energy prices are set to rise again Irish Mirror · Jul 1, 2022
Michelle O’Neill lays wreath for Battle of the Somme anniversary While Sinn Fein mayors in Belfast have laid a laurel wreath in previous years, this was the first time the party leadership took part. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Six rescues in one day in Bray sparks call for enforcement of swimming ban Sinn Fein's John Brady said the first hand accounts from Tuesday were like 'something out of a Hollywood movie' Dublin Live · Jun 30, 2022
MP: Families need legal aid if action allowed against Adams over IRA bombings DUP MP Jim Shannon called for help for families after it emerged former Sinn Fein president Mr Adams has been given notice of legal action. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Woman who waged campaign of harassment against former Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O'Brien is jailed Sonya Egan phoned and texted him over 5,500 times over a six-month period Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2022
Cutting MLA pay will not influence DUP boycott of Stormont, Government warned Edwin Poots said his party’s stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol is based on ‘principle’. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Future bleak if protocol Bill not passed, says DUP’s Edwin Poots Sinn Fein MP John Finucane branded the Bill ‘shameful’ and said it will mean ‘more instability’ for the region. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022 Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return Westminster moved to cut MLA pay in 2017 after the executive collapsed over an energy scheme row.
Irish Mirror · Jun 25, 2022 Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully haunted by ex-husband Pearse McAuley's attack as he walks free “I’m determined that I and my children will just get on with our lives as normal."
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 Bill to override parts of protocol is an attack and must be stopped, says O’Dowd On Monday, controversial legislation will be given its second reading in Parliament.
Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022 Garda killer Pearse McAuley released from jail after serving seven years for stabbing Sinn Fein TD ex-wife The former Provo had been previously jailed for killing Det Garda Jerry McCabe in 1996
Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Violent garda killer Pearse McAuley released from jail after serving seven years for stabbing Sinn Fein TD ex-wife The former Provo had been previously jailed for killing Det Garda Jerry McCabe in 1996
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022 DUP return to Stormont will not be calendar-led, Givan insists The former first minister said his party needed to see delivery on the Government’s Bill to axe parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will have colossal political and economic consequences’ warns Michelle O'Neill The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said that Boris Johnson’s plan to override parts of the protocol has “sounded alarm bells” across Europe and America
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022 O’Neill: Protocol Bill will have ‘colossal political and economic consequences’ Sinn Fein’s leader in Stormont said that Boris Johnson’s plan to override parts of the protocol has ‘sounded alarm bells’ across Europe and America.
Irish Mirror · Jun 17, 2022 Caitriona Twomey of Cork's Penny Dinners says 'there is a famine' in Ireland as cost of living soars 'When we have the level of food poverty that we have now in this country, there is a famine'
Dublin Live · Jun 16, 2022 Leo Varadkar accuses Pearse Doherty of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after “cheap shots” were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis
Irish Mirror · Jun 16, 2022 Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty accused by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar of having 'abused and mistreated' a garda in Dail row The Fine Gael leader hit back at the Donegal TD after 'cheap shots' were exchanged during a debate on the cost of living crisis