The Latest Breaking News from Stormont Executive

Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action

Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets

The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day’ for powersharing.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025

Society ‘can and must do better’ to end violence against women, says O’Neill

The Northern Ireland First Minister expressed her horror at the murder of seven women in the region in 2024.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

UUP leader warns of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

UUP Leader, Doug Beattie warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed. Northern Ireland’s political leaders met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle.The DUP has blocked the formation of a new Executive…

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022

Plan commissioned to restructure hospital network in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland currently has the longest hospital waiting lists in the UK and experts have warned that the current structures are not sustainable

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022

'No guarantee' over £400 energy bills discount without Stormont Executive, says NI Finance Minister

There have been questions over whether the absence of a functioning Stormont Executive will stall spending in Northern Ireland

Birmingham Post · May 27, 2022

'No guarantee' over £400 energy bills discount without Stormont Executive, says Finance Minister

There have been questions over whether the absence of a functioning Stormont Executive will stall spending in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

DUP urged to ‘step up’ and enter Stormont Executive

The Stormont parties are meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis on Monday afternoon to discuss restoring devolved government.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Northern Ireland Secretary of State to meet with Stormont parties to press return to government

Party leaders are due to meet later on Monday

Belfast Live · May 9, 2022