Tommie Gorman

Northern Editor

Northern Ireland is benefiting from the 'staycation' factor (File pic)

Cross-border visitor growth for NI tourism

The chief executive of Northern Ireland's tourism promotion agency says significant growth in cross-border visitors is helping the sector during what is its most challenging period for many years.

Regional • 16 Sep 20

Brexit turbulence: Here they go again

The bad news for the European Commission, Ireland and those in the DUP who want a gentle Brexit is a rejuvenated Dominic Cummings is once more calling the shots in Downing Street.

Brexit • 14 Sep 20

Arlene Foster (L) and Michelle O'Neill (File pic)

Foster and O'Neill resume post-Executive briefings

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill have shared a post-Executive meeting platform for the first time in more than two months, following controversy over the Bobby Storey funeral earlier this year.

Ireland • 10 Sep 20

Death by television in Phil Hogan's 'Saipan moment'

In the current climate, in today's Ireland, where so many are stretched, any shade of arrogance by a public figure is a potentially fatal flaw. Humility as well as an unqualified acceptance of culpability are pre-requisites if there is to be any hope of avoiding execution.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Sep 20

The remarks, made in a post to Martina Anderson's Twitter account, were later deleted

SF's Anderson apologises for 'clumsy' pension comments

The Derry-based Sinn Féin Assembly member Martina Anderson has apologised for comments she made yesterday about a proposed pension scheme for victims of the Troubles.

Ulster • 26 Aug 20

Ten people have so far been charged as part of the PSNI investigation

Operation Arbacia - PSNI investigation into the New IRA

Ten people, nine with addresses in Northern Ireland, have now been charged as part of a PSNI investigation into the dissident republican group, the New IRA.

Ulster • 25 Aug 20

Six people appeared in Belfast's Laganside Court today

Six charged in connection with terror offences

Four men and two women have appeared in court in Belfast charged in connection with a range of terror offences.

Courts • 24 Aug 20

Michael Gove said he believed there would be a successful negotiated outcome on a trade deal

Ireland may have role in London-Brussels talks - Gove

A senior member of the Westminster cabinet indicated today that Ireland may again have a role in wider London-Brussels negotiations as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

Brexit • 07 Aug 20

A politician blessed with all the gifts

John Hume was blessed with an extraordinary mix of talents. For huge periods of his eventful life, to the detriment of his own wellbeing, he pushed himself, exercising those special gifts.

Politics • 03 Aug 20

Challenges clocking up for time-limited Taoiseach

Michéal Martin may be a short-term Taoiseach but he will be centre stage during some of the most significant, unpredictable times in this country's history.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Aug 20