The Latest Breaking News from the Northern Ireland Policing Board

Talks collapse as Drumcree march row heads back to court

TALKS aimed at resolving the Drumcree march dispute have broken up without agreement, as a legal appeal over the contentious march is scheduled for Monday

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

Drumcree talks continue as appeal postponed

Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute are resuming on Thursday evening.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

‘No change in our position’ vows Mac Cionnaith ahead of Drumcree talks

Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant is due to host talks at Hillsborough Castle on Thursday evening.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Byrne exit shows weight of political pressure on Northern Ireland’s police

Row over high court ruling undermined chief constable’s position after he had appeared to weather data leak crisis

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

I’m not resigning, NI chief constable says after lengthy Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

PSNI chief Byrne’s tenure has been marked by controversies

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s fifth chief constable also endured a sometimes stormy relationship with political leaders.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Northern Ireland Chief Constable to be questioned on data breach

Simon Byrne has returned from a family holiday to face questions from the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

NI Chief Constable cuts short family holiday to answer questions on data breach

Simon Byrne will appear before a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023