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Stormont MLAs vote to extend NI trading deal

Stormont MLAs have voted to continue post Brexit trading arrangements that apply to Northern Ireland.

The vote must take place before 17 December

Stormont MLAs to vote on extending NI trading deal

Stormont Assembly members will vote later on whether to continue with Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Ulster • 10 Dec 24

An aerial view of algae bloom on Lough Neagh (Credit: Wojtek Rembiasz)

Stormont 'failure' to protect NI water quality - Report

A UK environmental watchdog has delivered a hard-hitting report on Stormont's failure to protect water quality in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 03 Sep 24

(L-R) Ministers Michelle O Neill, Caoimhe Archibald and Emma Little-Pengelly made the announcement

£688m for long-delayed public sector pay rises in NI

Stormont ministers have agreed to release £688 million to make outstanding pay awards for public sector workers in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 15 Feb 24

As it happened: Sunak, Varadkar meet Stormont leaders

Follow developments as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are in Stormont to mark the restoration of devolved government.

Northern Ireland • 05 Feb 24

Jeffrey Donaldson pointed out to critics of the deal that they had voted for Liz Truss' Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

EU may have some questions over DUP's power-sharing deal

When the dust settles on the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive there may be some questions over the deal that got it done.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Feb 24

People in Stormont watch speakers on the television screen (RollingNews.ie)

As it happened: Michelle O'Neill becomes First Minister

Coverage of today's developments in Northern Ireland where power-sharing has been restored as the Stormont Assembly met for the first time in two years.

Ireland • 03 Feb 24

Michelle O'Neill speaking in Stormont following her acceptance of the First Minister role

O'Neill pledges to work with unionists for better future

Stormont's first nationalist First Minister Michelle O'Neill has pledged to work with unionists to build a better future for Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 03 Feb 24

Young people reflect on two years of deadlock in NI

What has been the impact of two years of political impasse on the lives of young people in Northern Ireland?

Ulster • 03 Feb 24

DUP has refused to reinstate power-sharing in a dispute over post Brexit trading arrangements

DUP to meet next week over possible return to Stormont

The DUP Executive has been called to a meeting on Monday as the party contemplates a possible return to power-sharing.

Northern Ireland • 27 Jan 24

DUP MLA Gordon Lyons speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly chamber in a recall to nominate a speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly

Stormont Assembly suspended as DUP blocks speaker vote

A bid to elect a new speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has failed and the session has been suspended.

Ulster • 17 Jan 24

The Stormont institutions have been suspended for almost two years because of a DUP boycott in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements

More progress needed before any Stormont deal – DUP

More progress is needed from the UK government on key issues before a deal which could unlock the Stormont powersharing deadlock is achieved, Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

Ulster • 08 Jan 24

The UK government said the package addressed the concerns raised by the parties

UK govt tables 'final' financial package for NI

The UK government has tabled an increased financial package of £3.3 billion to stabilise Northern Ireland's finances and support the return of the Stormont Executive.

Ulster • 19 Dec 23

DUP has blocked power-sharing at Stormont in protest at the internal UK trade barriers created by the Northern Ireland Protocol (File image)

DUP will not get all it wants in trade talks: Robinson

Unionists need to recognise that they will not get all they want from the British government in negotiations over post-Brexit trading arrangements, former DUP leader Peter Robinson has said.

Ulster • 21 Nov 23

The DUP is boycotting a return to Stormont over post-Brexit trading arrangements

DUP seeks delivery on promises over post-Brexit trade

A senior member of the DUP has said it is time for the British Government to stop trying to put pressure on his party to go back into power sharing and to deliver on promises it has made.

Ulster • 12 Sep 23

The DUP has been blocking powersharing for more than a year

Donaldson accuses colleagues of briefing against party

DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson has accused some colleagues of briefing against the party

Stormont • 02 Aug 23

It is understood the focus of Chris Heaton-Harris is to facilitate the return of the NI Executive as soon as possible

Heaton-Harris holding talks with Stormont leaders

Talks between the Northern Ireland Secretary of State and leaders of the five largest political parties are taking place today and tomorrow.

Ulster • 19 Jul 23

Power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland have been dormant for more than 16 months due to a boycott by the DUP

NI lacks 'proper policy response' to cost-of-living

The absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland means that it is the only part of the UK to have lacked a "proper policy response" to the cost-of-living crisis, a think tank has said.

Ulster • 19 Jul 23

Chris Heaton-Harris said an election would take place in the first three months of next year

'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

Representatives from Sinn Féin, DUP, Alliance Party and UUP held a meeting with the head of NI's civil service

DUP warned over increased Irish Govt influence in NI

The DUP has been warned that crashing devolution at Stormont permanently could result in the Irish Government having a greater say in the affairs of Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Oct 22

Micheál Martin said the people of Northern Ireland deserve to have their elected representatives in the Assembly and Executive (RollingNews.ie)

Taoiseach and Truss 'jointly agree' on NI Executive

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he agrees with British Prime Minister's view that there is no reason why the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive should not be reestablished at Stormont now.

Brexit • 04 Oct 22

Michelle O'Neill pictured at Stormont today

O'Neill accuses DUP of holding public to ransom

Sinn Féin's leader at Stormont has accused the DUP of holding the public to ransom and denying democracy by refusing to elect a Speaker at Stormont or form an Executive in Northern Ireland.

News • 14 May 22

Simon Coveney said people in Northern Ireland want their local politicians to be making decisions at Stormont (File image)

Partnership on Northern Ireland is 'absent' - Coveney

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said he does not know if the British government is interested in working in partnership to resolve political difficulties in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 11 May 22

Toghchán Chomhthionól Stormont: Sinn Féin chun cinn

Tá na vótaí i dtoghchán Chomhthionól Stormont á gcomhaireamh ó mhaidin. Tá na torthaí á bhfógairt as éadan a chéile ach ní bheidh toradh iomlán ann go dtí amárach. Dealraíonn sé, mar sin féin, go mbeidh Sinn Féin in uachtar, an DUP ina neasóirí agus Páirtí na Comhghuaillíochta sa treas áit.

Nuacht • 06 May 22

Key questions include whether Sinn Féin can win most seats and be eligible to take the First Minister's position

Nominations close for next month's Stormont elections

Nominations have officially closed for next month's Stormont Assembly election with 239 candidates contesting 90 seats in the 5 May poll.

Regional • 08 Apr 22