Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Tánaiste Simon Harris speak to the media following the publication of a new joint framework to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles

Safeguards for veterans could hinder Troubles legacy deal

The detail of legal safeguards for British military veterans will have a huge bearing on how nationalist political parties and victims' organisations in Northern Ireland judge a new agreement on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles, writes Vincent Kearney

Analysis and Comment • 19 Sep

Tánaiste Simon Harris still speaking to RTÉ News

No added protections for veterans in legacy deal - Harris

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said no additional protections will be given to veterans as part of a new agreement on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles.

Ireland • 19 Sep

Opposition over 24/7 opening of Belfast Botanic Gardens

Campaigners and local residents groups have labelled a proposal by Belfast City Council to open the gates of Northern Ireland's only botanical gardens 24 hours a day as reckless.

Ulster • 15 Sep

Decision on start date for Donaldson trial due next month

A decision on whether the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor on sexual offences charges can begin in November will be made next month, a judge said.

Ireland • 11 Sep

Man in court charged over Belfast 5G mast arson attack

A 44-year-old man has appeared in court charged with an arson attack on a 5G mast in west Belfast.

Regional • 09 Sep

Christopher Burns was found dead in Mountnorris in Co Armagh

Man in court charged with murder of man in Co Armagh

A 39-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Co Armagh last week.

Ulster • 08 Sep

A new £54m campus for the Northern Regional College

Concerns over lack of bus stops at Antrim college campus

Concerns have been raised in relation to a lack of bus stops to access a new £54m college campus in Co Antrim, with students, staff and politicians all hoping it will soon be rectified.

Ulster • 31 Aug