Tommie Gorman

Northern Editor

NI no fan of Yes, but a conversion might be worth a try

In theory the Good Friday Agreement struggles to co-exist with Brexit, but in practice it is even worse.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Mar 21

Regulations are expected to be brought to Westminster that would allow Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis to intervene

Westminster may intervene over NI abortion laws

The British government intends to take on new powers that would allow it to compel the Stormont Executive to provide abortion services in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 19 Mar 21

Stormont has been making the case for a long time that Northern Ireland to be allowed bring its Corporation Tax rate closer to the 12.5% regime that applies in the Republic

UK corporation tax hike poses challenge for Stormont

The British government's plans to raise Corporation Tax from 19% to 25% could cause significant difficulties for Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration.

Business • 03 Mar 21

Pandemic asks questions on our divided land

The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the profound importance of how a health service is structured and delivered.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Mar 21

Mike Burns was described by the Taoiseach as a 'giant of broadcasting'

President leads tributes to RTÉ journalist Mike Burns

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to journalist Mike Burns, a former RTÉ London Editor who has died in Dublin at the age of 84.

Ireland • 01 Mar 21

Brexit and the NI Protocol - the difficult truths

The fundamental problem with Brexit is it challenges the sensitive chemistry of the Good Friday Agreement. The two - Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement - struggle to comfortably co-exist

Analysis and Comment • 23 Feb 21

This year's conference will take place virtually due to Covid-19 restrictions

Belfast to host MIT-linked tech conference

Belfast is to host an annual technology conference, linked to the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the next three years.

Ulster • 11 Mar 21

Has the DUP a kindred spirit for its Protocol campaign?

The DUP will have its day out in Westminster next week. The party will get debating time in the House of Commons on Monday. It flows from the DUP petition, seeking the triggering of Article 16, which attracted the necessary 100,000 signatures.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Feb 21