Northern Ireland Assembly Election 2017

The future of power-sharing is unclear with talks to continue over the weekend

Sinn Féin seeks intervention from Varadkar and May

Sinn Féin has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May to become directly involved in talks to save power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Stormont • 01 Jul 17

Michelle O'Neill said political leaders 'have a duty and a responsibility to lead by example'

O'Neill hits out at Foster's 'blonde' comment

Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland has said there can be no place for sexism after DUP leader Arlene Foster referred to her as "blonde".

Politics • 15 May 17

Peter Robinson said devolved government remains a better option than direct rule

Ahern and Robinson say power-sharing is best for North

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and former DUP leader Peter Robinson have both said power-sharing at Stormont is the best way to promote reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Assembly Election 2017 • 08 May 17

Patrick Coghlin said no accurate time limit can be placed on the conclusion of the inquiry

Time limit 'not possible' for RHI inquiry

No accurate time limit can be placed on the conclusion of an independent public inquiry into Stormont's botched green energy scheme, its chairman has said.

Politics • 27 Apr 17

A proposed 2.5% cut would equate to a loss of £50m for education

Blame game over cuts in Northern Ireland

The Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin have clashed over looming spending cuts in Northern Ireland.

Assembly Election 2017 • 25 Apr 17

Arlene Foster said that she was surprised by the announcement of a general election by British Prime Minister Theresa May

Foster says she is committed to return of power-sharing

The DUP leader Arlene Foster has told RTÉ News that she remains committed to the return of power-sharing at Stormont.

Stormont • 21 Apr 17

It is expected the DUP and the UUP will come to some arrangement in an effort to retain the Stormont seats they hold

Still time to deliver NI agreement, says Donaldson

The DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson has said there is still time, but there is a need for a "step change" to deliver on an agreement in Northern Ireland between now and the UK election in June.

Northern Ireland politics • 19 Apr 17

James Brokenshire is obliged to call fresh elections within 'a reasonable period' if no deal is reached

Brokenshire warns of potential return to direct rule

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has warned of a snap election or a return to direct rule if Stormont parties fail to form a government by early May.

Assembly Election 2017 • 12 Apr 17

Good Friday had been seen as a working deadline for an agreement to form a new coalition government

Stormont talks may extend beyond Easter

Talks to save power-sharing in Northern Ireland are set to extend beyond Easter if, as expected, a deal fails to materialise tomorrow.

Stormont • 11 Apr 17

Friday is the latest deadline for talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont

DUP hits back at Sinn Féin as deadline approaches

Another Stormont election should be called after Friday, Sinn Féin has urged amid faltering talks with the DUP and British government on restoring the power-sharing institutions.

Assembly Election 2017 • 10 Apr 17

James Brokenshire said: 'I need to make decisions over the Easter period to bring legislation forward at Westminster'

Brokenshire sets Easter deadline for power-sharing deal

The UK government will not allow political talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland to drift past Easter, Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire has warned.

Stormont • 06 Apr 17

The last power-sharing administration collapsed in January

Power-sharing talks: How did we reach this point?

Northern Ireland's politicians are embarked on yet another round of negotiations in order to get devolution back up and running.

analysis and comment • 03 Apr 17

James Brokenshire said the window of opportunity is short, and the intensity of discussions must be stepped up

Brokenshire says direct rule could be considered

Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has told the House of Commons there remains willingness to resolve the political crisis in the North.

Assembly Election 2017 • 28 Mar 17

James Brokenshire has the power to call another election immediately, but is keen for a resolution to be reached

Brokenshire: Short window to agree power-sharing deal

Parties in Northern Ireland have a "short few weeks" to strike a deal to save powersharing at Stormont, Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire said.

Assembly Election 2017 • 28 Mar 17

The deadline to agree a power-sharing executive following the election earlier this month is Monday

Brokenshire confident as Stormont talks near deadline

Common ground exists between the Stormont parties as the deadline looms for saving power-sharing, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has said.

Assembly Election 2017 • 24 Mar 17

27 March is the deadline for the formation of a new executive

Talks set to decide NI power-sharing restoration

The prospect of power-sharing being restored in Northern Ireland will be decided by a series of discussions at Stormont this week.

News • 20 Mar 17

James Brokenshire was due to meet US President Donald Trump as part of the annual St Patrick's Day visit to Washington

Brokenshire cancels US trip to focus on Stormont talks

Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has cancelled his trip to Washington to concentrate on critical talks to save power-sharing at Stormont.

Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17

Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt stepped down after the party's poor showing in the election

Vote transfers: Breaking the mould of politics in NI

One of the more interesting events during the recent Assembly election was UUP leader Mike Nesbitt's announcement that he would give his second preference to the SDLP, the UUP's 'partners' in opposition at Stormont, writes James McBride.

Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17

Gerry Adam's Sinn Féin and Arlene Foster's DUP need to find an agreement to restore power-sharing

Adams says agreement comes before Foster's position

Arlene Foster's position as First Minister in the next Northern Ireland Assembly will only be discussed once overall agreement has been reached, Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has said.

Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17

Michelle O'Neill accused James Brokenshire of speaking 'waffle'

Sinn Féin cut talks with Brokenshire over 'waffle'

Sinn Féin abruptly ended a meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Stormont after a disagreement about the funding of inquests for those killed in controversial circumstances during The Troubles.

Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17

Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds spoke to reporters at Stormont today

Foster says no revolt in DUP after Sinn Féin's gains

The DUP and Sinn Féin are holding talks at Stormont to explore the possibility of restoring power-sharing.

Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Mar 17

Enda Kenny held a 15-minute phone call with Theresa May

Kenny and May urge NI parties to work towards agreement

Taoiseach Enda Kenny discussed the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly with British Prime Minister Theresa May this afternoon.

Assembly Election 2017 • 06 Mar 17

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill all retained their seats

NI election: When 30% is a good starting point

All elections are about the numbers. Simple and straight-forward: votes; polls; turnout; quotas and seats.

News • 23 Mar 17

Michelle O'Neill, leader of Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland, with Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams outside the party headquarters in Belfast today

Perpetual unionist majority demolished, says Adams

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said the "perpetual unionist majority" at Stormont has been "demolished" following the result of the Northern Ireland Assembly election.

Assembly Election 2017 • 04 Mar 17

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster of the DUP

Foster and O'Neill clash over power-sharing

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill have publicly clashed over Sinn Féin's refusal to support the Democratic Unionist Party leader in an executive office after the Stormont election.

News • 18 Feb 17

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Sinn Féin seeks intervention from Varadkar and May

O'Neill hits out at Foster's 'blonde' comment

Ahern and Robinson say power-sharing is best for North

Time limit 'not possible' for RHI inquiry

Blame game over cuts in Northern Ireland

Foster says she is committed to return of power-sharing

Still time to deliver NI agreement, says Donaldson

Brokenshire warns of potential return to direct rule

Stormont talks may extend beyond Easter

DUP hits back at Sinn Féin as deadline approaches

Brokenshire sets Easter deadline for power-sharing deal

Power-sharing talks: How did we reach this point?

Brokenshire says direct rule could be considered

Brokenshire: Short window to agree power-sharing deal

Brokenshire confident as Stormont talks near deadline

Talks set to decide NI power-sharing restoration

Brokenshire cancels US trip to focus on Stormont talks

Vote transfers: Breaking the mould of politics in NI

Adams says agreement comes before Foster's position

Sinn Féin cut talks with Brokenshire over 'waffle'

Foster says no revolt in DUP after Sinn Féin's gains

Kenny and May urge NI parties to work towards agreement

NI election: When 30% is a good starting point

Perpetual unionist majority demolished, says Adams

Foster and O'Neill clash over power-sharing