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Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he had a five point plan to offer the electorate

DUP launches Stormont election campaign

The DUP has set out its stall for the upcoming Stormont election saying only a win for it can prevent a "divisive border poll".

NI Election 2022 • 04 Apr 22

Only one civil servant has been disciplined following the botched scheme

Most 'cash-for-ash' recommendations not implemented

Fewer than half the recommendations of a public inquiry into a financial scandal that collapsed the Stormont institutions have been fully implemented, according to an oversight body.

Ulster • 22 Mar 22

There have been claims that the absence of a functioning executive is hampering the Stormont response

NI leaders to discuss Ukraine response

Northern Ireland's political leaders will meet tomorrow to discuss how to respond to the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Regional • 09 Mar 22

The remains of Christopher Stalford are piped into Ravenhill Presbyterian Church, Belfast.

Funeral of DUP's Christopher Stalford held in Belfast

The funeral has taken place in Belfast of one of the speakers of the Stormont Assembly.

Regional • 26 Feb 22

Apologising to MLAs for crying, Ms Yiasouma said it was "very worrying" that increased funding to improve mental health services was at risk

NI Commissioner cries amid mental health warning

Northern Ireland's Children's Commissioner wept as she expressed concern that mental health services for young people are in jeopardy due to the latest Stormont crisis.

Ulster • 09 Feb 22

Micheál Martin said 'I believe that decision is very damaging to politics itself'

'No one party should have veto' over Stormont - Martin

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "no one party should have a veto" over the future of Stormont.

Politics • 05 Feb 22

The UUP MLA for North Antrim has served as Stormont's Minister for Health since 2020

Man charged with threatening to kill Stormont Minister

A man has been charged with making online threats to kill Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann.

Regional • 02 Feb 22

Doug Beattie said 'Stormont has become dysfunctional and people are angry'

UUP leader calls for Stormont system change

The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has called for an end to the system of mandatory coalition at Stormont.

Northern Ireland • 09 Oct 21

Loyalist protesters during unrest on Lanark Way in Belfast in April

Donaldson says he fears street unrest over NI Protocol

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said he fears unrest on the streets of Northern Ireland over the Brexit protocol.

Politics • 12 Sep 21

Baol ar Stormont a scor faoi Dheireadh Fómhair

Tá ceannaire an DUP ag bagairt institiúidí Stormont a scor faoi mhí Dheireadh Fómhair muna leasaítear Protacál Thuaisceart Éireann.

Nuacht • 10 Sep 21

Families protest over plan to ban Troubles prosecutions

A silent protest was held at Stormont today against proposals by the British government to ban prosecutions for Troubles murders.

Ulster • 29 Jul 21

Maroš Šefčovič has been appearing virtually before a special sitting of the Assembly's Executive Office scrutiny committee

NI Protocol only way to avoid hard border - Šefčovič

European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič has told Stormont MLAs that the Northern Ireland Protocol is the "only possible solution" to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

Brexit • 28 Jun 21

Irish language law must be implemented - NI Secretary

Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis has said all commitments made in an agreement brokered by the Irish and British governments last year, including Irish language legislation, must be implemented.

Politics • 15 Jun 21

Regulations are expected to be brought to Westminster that would allow Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis to intervene

Westminster may intervene over NI abortion laws

The British government intends to take on new powers that would allow it to compel the Stormont Executive to provide abortion services in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 19 Mar 21

The total cost of the Covid-19 response relating to Northern Ireland is so far estimated to be just over £2bn

More than £2bn spent on coronavirus response in NI

More than £2bn has been spent in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Northern Ireland, the audit office said.

Ireland • 02 Sep 20

Edwin Poots said it was 'ridiculous' to call for a comprehensive piece of legislation to be developed in just three months

Poots accused of blocking NI climate change legislation

Stormont's Environment minister has been accused of blocking climate change legislation in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 21 Jul 20

The proposed changes include allowing around 80,000 people in at-risk groups who have been staying at home to go outdoors

Stormont ministers sanction lifting of some measures

Ministers in Northern Ireland's power-sharing Executive have sanctioned the lifting of some restrictions linked to the Covid-19 pandemic from next Monday.

Ulster • 04 Jun 20

The patient was elderly and had an underlying health condition

First Covid-19 death in Northern Ireland announced

Northern Ireland has recorded the first death of a patient with Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20

Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster had differed on when to close schools

Six new NI Covid-19 cases, schools to close on Friday

Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill announced today that schools are to close to pupils from Friday.

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20

The meeting between Simon Coveney and Brandon Lewis took place at Stormont House

Coveney says NI legacy mechanisms must be implemented

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has stressed the need to fully implement stalled legacy mechanisms during his first official meeting with Northern Ireland's new secretary of state.

Ulster • 21 Feb 20

Speculation about Julian Smith's sacking centred on the terms of the Stormont deal

Johnson read and signed off on Stormont deal - Smith

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson read and signed off on the deal that restored the power-sharing administration at Stormont, after speculation that the reason for his sacking centred on some terms of the agreement.

UK • 20 Feb 20

Brexit supporters gathered outside Stormont Gates last night

Subdued welcome for Brexit at Stormont Gates

More media than supporters turned out at Stormont Gates in Belfast as unionists held an impromptu celebration to mark the UK leaving the European Union.

Brexit • 01 Feb 20

The decision will not impact on the British government's plan to leave the EU at the end of the month (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Stormont Assembly rejects UK's Brexit withdrawal deal

Assembly members at Stormont have rejected the British government's Brexit withdrawal deal.

Brexit • 21 Jan 20

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar said now was an opportunity for further UK-Ireland cooperation

Johnson says Stormont talks with Taoiseach 'productive'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Stormont today as productive, and said it was a "day of real hope" for Northern Ireland and its people.

Politics • 13 Jan 20

Gerry Adams and Mary Lou McDonald at Stormont yesterday

Adams: Restoration of power-sharing 'very good day'

Former Sinn Féin leader and Louth TD Gerry Adams has described yesterday's formation of power-sharing at Stormont as "a very, very good day".

Politics • 12 Jan 20