Tommie Gorman

Northern Editor

Govt formation: Let the moving and shaking begin

As sure as night follows day, the three-legged stool coalition government will be stretched by 'stuff' that will happen on its watch.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Jun 20

Customer Joanne McConville buying flowers at Dundonald Nurseries in Belfast last month when garden centres in Northern Ireland reopened

NI may fast-track reopening roadmap to match south

Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration may copy what is happening south of the border and sanction the reopening of its retail sector when it meets tomorrow.

Coronavirus • 07 Jun 20

The proposed changes include allowing around 80,000 people in at-risk groups who have been staying at home to go outdoors

Stormont ministers sanction lifting of some measures

Ministers in Northern Ireland's power-sharing Executive have sanctioned the lifting of some restrictions linked to the Covid-19 pandemic from next Monday.

Ulster • 04 Jun 20

It was the first such contact since devolved government was restored at Stormont

Foster, O'Neill discuss pandemic with Queen Elizabeth

The leaders of Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration - the DUP's Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill - had a telephone conversation with Queen Elizabeth today.

Ulster • 03 Jun 20

Sinn Féin tabled an amendment to a DUP motion on the issue which is being debated at Stormont's Assembly

Stormont Assembly votes against abortion regulations

A majority of the Stormont Assembly members this evening voted against abortion regulations for Northern Ireland that had been enacted by the Westminster Parliament last year.

Ulster • 02 Jun 20

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill find a new gear

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill are getting along, but don't tell it widely because as soon as you start talking about it, the rows could start up again, writes Northern Editor Tommie Gorman.

Analysis and Comment • 24 May 20

Five years after Mullaghmore visit uncertainty remains

Five years on from Prince Charles' visit to Mullaghmore, the location of the assassination of Lord Mountbatten, RTÉ Northern Editor Tommie Gorman look at how bridges were built over a period of days, but face the continual complications because of Brexit.

Ireland • 19 May 20

A sign at the entrance to Craigavon Area Hospital in Co Armagh

No change to Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers have said they are not recommending an easing of restrictions linked to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus • 07 May 20

Michelle O'Neill said that coronavirus is moving across Ireland in the same way

Virus should be tackled on all-island basis - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she would like to see the Stormont Executive publish its plans for emerging from Covid-19 related restrictions on Thursday.

Ulster • 05 May 20

Workers at the Meadowbank Sports Arena are making up to two million face masks a week

How a Derry blinds company struck up the perfect match

Last year the Meadowbank Sports Arena was used as a Count Centre for European and Westminster elections. These days it is churning out up to two million face masks every week - and it's all thanks to an unlikely partnerhsip.

Coronavirus • 05 May 20