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Arlene Foster faces questions at the RHI inquiry in Stormont

Foster: McGuinness knew about RHI whistleblower warning

The late deputy first minister Martin McGuinness knew about a warning from a whistleblower about a renewable energy scheme, DUP leader Arlene Foster has insisted.

Arlene Foster • 25 Sep 18

Chain of Stormont events could not have been predicted

Sometimes we don't twig the significance of an event until it has passed. And the circumstances or even a lesser version of them will never be created again.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Mar 18

Members of the McGuinness family unveil the portrait

Portrait of Martin McGuinness unveiled at Stormont

Martin McGuinness's successor has urged politicians across Northern Ireland to choose hope over fear as she unveiled a portrait of the former deputy first minister.

Ulster • 22 Mar 18

Martin McGuinness died aged 66 following a short illness

McGuinness family touched by support

The widow of the late Martin McGuinness has said the family were touched by solace and comfort offered to them since his death.

Ulster • 26 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

A mourner carries a single rose with the colours of the Tricolour

In pictures: Martin McGuinness's funeral

Thousands have turned out in Derry to pay respects to Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness who died on Tuesday.

Martin McGuinness • 24 Mar 17

Bill Clinton spoke from the altar during the funeral mass

Clinton calls on people to finish building peace

Former US president Bill Clinton has made an impassioned plea for people to finish the peace building of Martin McGuinness.

Martin McGuinness • 15 May 17

Bill Clinton and Martin Guinness enjoyed a good relationship

Clinton and Blair to attend McGuinness funeral

Former US president Bill Clinton and former British prime minister Tony Blair will attend the funeral of Martin McGuinness in Derry tomorrow.

World • 22 Mar 17

Julie Hambleton said Martin McGuinness was 'opaque and selective with the truth'

IRA victim's sister says truth died with McGuinness

The sister of an IRA bombing victim has said "the truth has died" with Northern Ireland former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

Martin McGuinness: A political journey in pictures

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

Martin McGuinness is embraced by Gerry Adams at a press conference in Belfast in January

McGuinness 'indispensable' to devolution - Trimble

Former Northern Ireland first minister David Trimble wrote to Martin McGuinness earlier this month to express his appreciation for his work in helping to bring about devolution following the Good Friday Agreement.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

Former US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland George Mitchell (L) with Martin McGuinness on a visit to Belfast in 2015

Mitchell: McGuinness took people from conflict to peace

Former US special envoy for Northern Ireland George Mitchell has said Martin McGuinness was a friend and courageous leader, who took his people from conflict to peace.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

McGuinness retired from politics just months ago

Martin McGuinness announced his retirement from politics earlier this year.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

Martin McGuinness said earlier this year: 'My heart lies in the Bogside, and with the people of the Bogside'

McGuinness: From IRA commander to political leader

From Provisional IRA commander to political peacemaker, Martin McGuinness's journey took him from the Bogside into peace negotiations and on to Windsor Castle.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

The coffin of Martin McGuinness is carried in procession past a mural in the Bogside

McGuinness 'pivotal figure' in peace process - Adams

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said Martin McGuinness was a pivotal, central and crucial figure in the peace process.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

From IRA commander to meeting the Queen - A life in Pictures

Martin McGuinness: A life in pictures

Martin McGuinness' unlikely journey took him from being second-in-command of the IRA in Derry on Bloody Sunday to Deputy First Minister at Stormont.

Martin McGuinness • 21 Mar 17

Martin McGuinness was 'unstinting' in his efforts to achieve stability in NI

McGuinness 'tireless' champion of peace process

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has described Martin McGuinness as a "tireless and committed champion of the Peace Process".

News • 19 Jan 17

Martin McGuinness said now is the time for a new leader to lead Sinn Féin into the Assembly elections

McGuinness announces retirement from politics

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness is retiring from politics for health reasons and will not be contesting the Assembly elections in March.

News • 20 Jan 17

The looming collapse of power-sharing was triggered by a botched renewable energy scheme

Governments concede Stormont election is likely

Both the Government and its UK counterpart have conceded that an election is increasingly likely in Northern Ireland as Stormont's power-sharing administration heads for collapse.

Politics • 12 Jan 17

Martin McGuinness and then DUP Leader Ian Paisley (L) forged a good working relationship to many people's surprise

McGuinness: From IRA commander to Stormont deputy

Once an IRA leader, Martin McGuinness left his past behind to become one of the major players in Northern Ireland's peace process.

analysis and comment • 10 Jan 17

In a New Year's Day message, Martin McGuinness said Arlene Foster needed to accept widespread demand for a thorough investigation into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme

'Overwhelming desire' for Foster to step aside

Martin McGuinness has said there is an overwhelming desire in the Northern Ireland community for Arlene Foster to step aside amid a growing political crisis over a green energy scheme scandal.

News • 01 Jan 17

Assembly members will be recalled from the Christmas recess to discuss the scheme

Stormont to hold special sitting over heat scheme

Stormont's under pressure First Minister is to address a special sitting of the Northern Ireland Assembly as calls for her to resign over her handling of a botched green energy scheme intensify.

Stormont • 14 Dec 16

Martin McGuinness is travelling to Houston and San Francisco

McGuinness travels to US on investment drive

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister is travelling to the United States on a four-day visit.

News • 04 Nov 16

Charlie Flanagan met with John Kerry in Tipperary

Flanagan concerned by Foster comments on investors

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said he is very concerned and surprised about allegations that the Irish Government is seeking to poach investors from Northern Ireland.

News • 31 Oct 16

Martin McGuinness said he would like to see anyone invited attend

McGuinness to attend PAC hearing on Project Eagle

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has told RTÉ he will accept an invitation to attend a Public Accounts Committee inquiry into NAMA's controversial Project Eagle sale of property in Northern Ireland two years ago.

News • 22 Sep 16