Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Operation Kenova was established in 2016 to investigate the alleged activities of Freddie Scappaticci

Operation Kenova: Key questions for 'Stakeknife' inquiry

The findings of a seven-year investigation into the activities of a man alleged to have been the highest-ranking British army agent in the IRA will be published tomorrow.

Ulster • 08 Mar 24

Emergency teams work through the flooding in Downpatrick last November

Flood-hit businesses need urgent aid to reopen - traders

Traders in a Co Down town devastated by floods four months ago have warned that many businesses will not reopen unless promised financial aid is paid as a matter of urgency.

Northern Ireland • 02 Mar 24

Naomi Long made the comments at the Alliance Party conference in Belfast (file pic)

Political institutions in NI need reform, says Long

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has said the political institutions in Northern Ireland must be reformed to bring an end to "ransom politics" and prevent future collapse of the Stormont Assembly.

Ireland • 02 Mar 24

Tánaiste said there was now an opportunity to begin a meaningful conversation about devolution reform

Tánaiste backs calls for reform of devolution in NI

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has again backed calls for the reform of devolution in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 01 Mar 24

Campaign groups want to see the legislation overturned

Troubles judgment 'not a surprise' to Irish Govt - Martin

The Irish Government is "not surprised" by the Belfast High Court's ruling that the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill is not compatible with human rights legislation, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said.

Ulster • 28 Feb 24

Michelle O'Neill stood for the singing of the British national anthem just before kick-off in the UEFA Women's Nations League play-off between Northern Ireland and Montenegro

O'Neill attends first NI football match at Windsor Park

Stormont's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has attended her first Northern Ireland football match at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Ulster • 27 Feb 24

The A5 runs through counties Derry and Tyrone and links Donegal and the northwest to Dublin

Govt expected to contribute to funding of NI road project

The Government is this week expected to commit hundreds of millions of euro to help fund the construction of a major new road in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 19 Feb 24

Speaking during a Dáil debate, Micheál Martin said the people of Northern Ireland should not be expected to tolerate further cycles of instability and suspension of the institutions

Tánaiste backs calls for NI devolution reform

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has backed calls for the reform of devolution in Northern Ireland and other institutions created by the Good Friday Agreement.

Ulster • 14 Feb 24

Full-time child care in Northern Ireland is estimated to cost more than £10,000 per child per year (Stock image)

Childcare costs a key issue for Stormont amid funding row

Less than two weeks after the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland, the Stormont Executive is in dispute with the British government over a promised funding package.

Ulster • 14 Feb 24

Securing the public sector pay rise will prove hugely popular with tens of thousands of workers

Parties under pressure to show they can deliver quickly

Vincent Kearney takes a look at the road ahead following a historic day in Northern Irish politics

Ireland • 03 Feb 24