Sinn Féin accuses UK govt of 'going through motions' The UK government is merely "going through the motions" in talks to restore power sharing at Stormont and is more focused on their efforts to strike a deal with the DUP at Westminster, Sinn Féin has claimed. UK Election 2017 • 22 Jun 17
Sinn Féin accuses UK govt of 'going through motions' The UK government is merely "going through the motions" in talks to restore power sharing at Stormont and is more focused on their efforts to strike a deal with the DUP at Westminster, Sinn Féin has claimed. UK Election 2017 • 22 Jun 17
DUP and Tories remain 'miles apart' on deal The DUP and Conservatives remain "miles apart" on key elements of a proposed deal to shore up Theresa May's minority government, a DUP source has said. Ireland • 21 Jun 17
DUP and Tories remain 'miles apart' on deal The DUP and Conservatives remain "miles apart" on key elements of a proposed deal to shore up Theresa May's minority government, a DUP source has said. Ireland • 21 Jun 17
SDLP say Sinn Féin and DUP preparing power-sharing deal The DUP and Sinn Féin are preparing to strike a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland, according to the SDLP. power sharing • 21 Jun 17
SDLP say Sinn Féin and DUP preparing power-sharing deal The DUP and Sinn Féin are preparing to strike a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland, according to the SDLP. power sharing • 21 Jun 17
DUP talks with Tories 'not proceeding as expected' A DUP source has said negotiations with Theresa May's Conservative party "have not proceeded the way the DUP would have expected". UK Election 2017 • 20 Jun 17
DUP talks with Tories 'not proceeding as expected' A DUP source has said negotiations with Theresa May's Conservative party "have not proceeded the way the DUP would have expected". UK Election 2017 • 20 Jun 17
DUP fined £4,000 over election spending returns The DUP has been fined for lodging an inaccurate spending return with electoral authorities. Ulster • 20 Jun 17
DUP fined £4,000 over election spending returns The DUP has been fined for lodging an inaccurate spending return with electoral authorities. Ulster • 20 Jun 17
NI abuse inquiry chairman concerned over redress delay The chairman of an inquiry into historical child abuse has demanded that Northern Ireland's political leaders implement a victims' redress scheme as a matter of urgency. Ireland • 13 Jun 17
NI abuse inquiry chairman concerned over redress delay The chairman of an inquiry into historical child abuse has demanded that Northern Ireland's political leaders implement a victims' redress scheme as a matter of urgency. Ireland • 13 Jun 17
DUP set to support May on 'confidence and supply basis' Theresa May looks set to be backed by the Democratic Unionist Party as she attempts to run a minority government following her General Election disaster. UK Election 2017 • 10 Jun 17
DUP set to support May on 'confidence and supply basis' Theresa May looks set to be backed by the Democratic Unionist Party as she attempts to run a minority government following her General Election disaster. UK Election 2017 • 10 Jun 17
Donaldson defends donation DUP used for Brexit campaign A senior DUP politician has said a donation used to fund a pro-Brexit campaign was raised legitimately. Politics • 17 May 17
Donaldson defends donation DUP used for Brexit campaign A senior DUP politician has said a donation used to fund a pro-Brexit campaign was raised legitimately. Politics • 17 May 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Talks aimed at restoring Northern Assembly break down Talks aimed at restoring the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland broke down this afternoon. Ulster • 26 Mar 17
Talks aimed at restoring Northern Assembly break down Talks aimed at restoring the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland broke down this afternoon. Ulster • 26 Mar 17
O'Neill says NI assembly deadline should be met Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland has said next week's deadline for completing talks at Stormont should be reached. Politics • 22 Mar 17
O'Neill says NI assembly deadline should be met Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland has said next week's deadline for completing talks at Stormont should be reached. Politics • 22 Mar 17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
£425k DUP Brexit drive funded by pro-Union donor The DUP has confirmed that it received £425,000 from a group of business people led by a Scottish Conservative party member and passed it on to help fund the UK pro-Brexit campaign. News • 24 Feb 17
£425k DUP Brexit drive funded by pro-Union donor The DUP has confirmed that it received £425,000 from a group of business people led by a Scottish Conservative party member and passed it on to help fund the UK pro-Brexit campaign. News • 24 Feb 17
McCann: DUP & Sinn Féin pre-programmed to deadlock The DUP and Sinn Féin are pre-programmed to deadlock, Eamonn McCann has said. Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Feb 17
McCann: DUP & Sinn Féin pre-programmed to deadlock The DUP and Sinn Féin are pre-programmed to deadlock, Eamonn McCann has said. Assembly Election 2017 • 23 Feb 17
Foster rules out NI Irish Language Act DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she would not be supporting the introduction of an Irish Language Act, as part of a series of measures to facilitate the restoration of power-sharing after the March Assembly elections. News • 06 Feb 17
Foster rules out NI Irish Language Act DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she would not be supporting the introduction of an Irish Language Act, as part of a series of measures to facilitate the restoration of power-sharing after the March Assembly elections. News • 06 Feb 17
DUP veteran Wells in RHI boiler family link A senior Democratic Unionist has revealed that four family members run boilers under the controversial green energy scheme at the centre of Stormont's powersharing crisis. News • 21 Jan 17
DUP veteran Wells in RHI boiler family link A senior Democratic Unionist has revealed that four family members run boilers under the controversial green energy scheme at the centre of Stormont's powersharing crisis. News • 21 Jan 17
Foster confirms no DUP presence at Brexit forum Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster has confirmed she will not be attending the all-island conference on Brexit in Dublin next month. News • 06 Oct 16
Foster confirms no DUP presence at Brexit forum Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster has confirmed she will not be attending the all-island conference on Brexit in Dublin next month. News • 06 Oct 16
UUP declines position in new Northern Ireland govt The Ulster Unionist Party has announced it will not be taking part in Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration and will go into formal opposition for the first time since the Good Friday Agreement. News • 12 May 16
UUP declines position in new Northern Ireland govt The Ulster Unionist Party has announced it will not be taking part in Northern Ireland's power-sharing administration and will go into formal opposition for the first time since the Good Friday Agreement. News • 12 May 16
