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Caoimhe Archibald also revealed that the Treasury has indicated it will not cover the cost of the PSNI data breach.

Sinn Féin held on to all seven of its seats at Westminster in the 2024 election, making it the largest Northern Irish party in the UK parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly, and in local government in Northern Ireland.

The bill, which aims to reconcile the Troubles era legacy issues, would offer a conditional amnesty to accused killers.

It has been widely criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties, the Irish Government and victims' groups.

The legislation would provide immunity for people accused of crimes during the Troubles as long as they co-operate with a new truth recovery body.

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill’s acceptance of the offer to attend the coronation of King Charles III may come a surprise to some. It is standard protocol for such an invitation to be made to all significant political parties in the UK, including those in the devolved regions, and…

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The historic pact signed in Northern Ireland on April 10, 1998 effectively brought an end to the Troubles