Further DUP delay would be 'unacceptable', says O'Neill Northern Ireland's First Minister designate has said it would be unacceptable for the DUP to delay a decision on power-sharing until after the local elections … Ulster • 05 Mar
As it happened: Deal delivers 'on all the things' A look back on today's developments in Northern Ireland as the DUP considers its response to the new Windsor Framework deal. Brexit • 28 Feb
Taoiseach welcomes positive outcome in Protocol talks Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the announcement of a positive outcome in negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol between the EU and the UK is … Brexit • 28 Feb
Martin warns against political games over protocol deal The Tánaiste has warned against playing politics with the future of Northern Ireland as he expressed hope a deal can be reached on the post-Brexit … Brexit • 20 Feb
Failure to debate 'Dáithí's Law' as DUP refuses speaker The DUP has refused to support the nomination of a speaker at a recall of the Stormont assembly meaning legislation to introduce opt out organ … Ulster • 14 Feb
EU denies deal struck with UK on NI Protocol EU sources have denied a report that the EU and UK have struck a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol which included "significant" concessions by … Brexit • 01 Feb
Varadkar, Sunak discuss Protocol, Ukraine in phonecall Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have held their first bilateral phone conversation. Politics • 23 Jan
NI power-sharing deadline passes without breakthrough The latest deadline to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland has passed with the devolved institutions in Belfast still in cold storage. Brexit • 20 Jan
UK publishes legislation on border control posts The UK has published legislation allowing Whitehall to bring forward the completion of border control posts at Northern Ireland ports, an issue shrouded in controversy … UK • 12 Jan
Taoiseach hopes SF 'exclusion' will not set precedent The Taoiseach has said he hopes the decision not to allow the Sinn Féin leader to attend a meeting with the British Foreign Secretary today … Ulster • 11 Jan
'Very big black hole in NI finances' - Heaton-Harris There is a "very big budget black hole" in Northern Ireland's finances, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Ireland • 10 Nov 22
Tory leadership candidates challenged on NI Protocol The pair battling to become the next leader of the Conservative Party and UK prime minister have been challenged to set out their positions on … Regional • 16 Aug 22
New British PM facing 'possible trade war' - report A possible trade war with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol will be one of the dangers facing the new British prime minister, according … Brexit • 28 Jul 22
Irish whiskey woes if the NI Protocol goes Irish whiskey is a unique product. Protected with EU Geographical Indication status, it must be distilled and matured on the island of Ireland. Ireland • 13 Jun 22
Labour would axe laws overriding protocol if in power A British Labour government would axe laws designed to unilaterally override aspects of Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol, Keir Starmer has vowed. Ulster • 10 Jun 22
Coveney urges new EU-UK talks to 'address the rot' The Minister for Foreign Affairs has called on the UK to enter dialogue to resolve the issues on the Northern Irish Protocol rather than taking … Brexit • 09 Jun 22
Appeal court dismisses challenge over NI Protocol The Northern Ireland Protocol was lawfully enacted and must take precedence over a centuries-old legislative clause on trade with Britain, the Court of Appeal ruled … Brexit • 14 Mar 22
NI Protocol talks should move into 'discreet' phase A senior EU official has said the talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol should move into a "discreet" phase during the upcoming Assembly Elections campaign, … Brexit • 21 Feb 22
Rally held in opposition to NI Protocol A crowd gathered in an Orange Hall in Co Down this evening for a rally in opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Regional • 10 Feb 22
DUP protocol intervention 'very unhelpful' - Šefčovič The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator has described the decision by the DUP Agriculture Minister to suspend Protocol agri-food checks as "very unhelpful". Brexit • 03 Feb 22
Protocol: Frost speech to put relations on a knife-edge Next week, the UK government will announce its latest approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol. It will be the latest flashpoint following six months of … Analysis and Comment • 17 Jul 21
NI Jewish community faces challenges over protocol Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said the Northern Ireland Protocol could lead to Jews leaving the North because they would be unable to access … Brexit • 08 Jul 21
EU wants NI Protocol implemented in full - McGuinness The European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets, has said the EU wants to see the Northern Ireland Protocol implemented in full. Business • 21 Jun 21
EU would consider bilateral veterinary agreement The European Union would be prepared to look at a bilateral veterinary agreement with the UK as a way around many of the food safety … Brexit • 25 Feb 21
DUP to urge MPs to support scrapping NI Protocol The DUP will make a case for scrapping the Northern Ireland Protocol in the House of Commons next week. Brexit • 17 Feb 21
