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The study says ending the scourge of religious bigotry should top any future executive's priority list

New Stormont department to tackle sectarianism - report

An Ulster University study has recommended that a new government department should be created in Northern Ireland to specifically deal with tackling sectarianism.

Ulster • 14 May 19

A fresh round of talks started last week with what was described as a 'constructive' meeting of the parties

May speaks with NI leaders as Stormont talks continue

Political leaders in Northern Ireland have spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May as efforts continue to secure the return of devolved government at Stormont.

Politics • 13 May 19

Theresa May to meet Sinn Féin, after discussed the talks with the DUP

May to meet Sinn Féin over Stormont power-sharing talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May will talk to Sinn Féin in the coming days about efforts to restore the North's devolved government, Mrs May's spokeswoman has said.

Ireland • 10 May 19

The Northern Ireland institutions collapsed over two years ago

Irish-UK governments outline NI talks format

The Irish and UK governments have outlined details of the talks format involving Northern Ireland's five main political parties to explore if the power-sharing administration can be restored.

Ireland • 07 May 19

Do the Stormont talks offer any hope?

Northern Editor Tommie Gorman says the decision of the Northern Ireland parties to return to talks at Stormont deserves acknowledgement.

Analysis and Comment • 29 Apr 19

'New IRA' admitted responsibility for killing Lyra McKee during rioting in Derry

Dissident group vows to continue campaign of violence

A counter-terrorism expert has said he is encouraged by the fact that the so-called New IRA has admitted to not having public support for its campaign of violence.

Ireland • 28 Apr 19

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Karen Bradley said the talks will begin on 7 May

White House welcomes talks on power-sharing

The White House and members of the US Congress have welcomed renewed efforts to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 27 Apr 19

Simon Coveney and Karen Bradley speaking in Belfast

Fresh NI power-sharing talks to begin on 7 May

The Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister have confirmed the establishment of talks involving the main political parties in Northern Ireland in an effort to restore power-sharing.

Ireland • 26 Apr 19

There has been no Assembly in Stormont for more than two years

Irish and British govts plan talks on future of NI

The Irish and British governments are planning to commence talks involving all major parties in Northern Ireland in a bid to restore power-sharing at Stormont, RTÉ News has learned.

Politics • 26 Apr 19

Around 80 bikers rode to Stormont today, while it's claimed up to 11,000 turned out in London

Bikers in London, NI protest over Bloody Sunday charges

Bikers have today protested in London and Belfast against the prosecution of a soldier who is due to face charges over Bloody Sunday.

Ulster • 12 Apr 19

Members of the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster have written to Karen Bradley urging her to intervene

Failure to compensate NI abuse victims 'not unlawful'

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley's ongoing failure to compensate victims of historical abuse in the absence of a Stormont executive is not unlawful, a High Court judge in Belfast has ruled.

Ulster • 12 Apr 19

Michelle O'Neill said Karen Bradley will activate an extension to Assembly elections

Bradley to set five-month delay on Assembly vote - SF

Sinn Féin has said the British government has informed the party it will be making no further efforts to restore Stormont powersharing until after May's council elections.

Ulster • 20 Mar 19

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and deputy leader Michelle O'Neill speaking at Stormont

Talks to resolve Stormont impasse 'a sham' - McDonald

Sinn Féin has accused the UK government of indulging in a sham merry-go-round after a meeting to take stock of Stormont's powersharing crisis failed to chart a way forward.

Ireland • 15 Feb 19

The two leaders discussed Brexit and Northern Ireland at Farmleigh

Varadkar and May Farmleigh talks 'warm and productive'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May met at Farmleigh House in Dublin last night, with the talks being described as "very warm" and "productive".

Brexit • 09 Feb 19

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arriving at Notting Hill, the Irish Government residence in Belfast, to meet politicians, businesses and civic groups

DUP wants Brexit deal just as much as we do - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the DUP wants a Brexit deal just as much as the Irish Government does.

Brexit • 08 Feb 19

Karen Bradley's meeting with NI parties lasted 45 minutes

NI parties say Bradley meeting a 'waste of time'

A meeting between Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Brady and the North's main political parties has been described as a "waste of time".

Ireland • 01 Nov 18

The Stormont Assembly has not sat since early 2017

Church leaders say trust important to restore Stormont

The leaders of the main churches in Ireland have said building trust is important to help restore power-sharing at Stormont.

Ulster • 08 Oct 18

Karen Bradley said she had a 'clear plan' to restore Northern Ireland's devolved government

Karen Bradley to hold talks over NI power-sharing

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley will hold a round of talks aimed at making progress towards restoring power-sharing.

Politics • 08 Oct 18

Special adviser Stephen Brimstone said he told the former First Minister Arlene Foster that he had applied to the RHI scheme

Foster's special adviser admits applying for RHI scheme

Arlene Foster's former DUP special adviser failed to step away from discussions about a botched energy scheme despite having applied for it, an inquiry has heard.

Ulster • 27 Sep 18

Last week Karen Bradley announced a plan to cut Assembly members' pay

MPs say UK must move beyond Stormont 'sticking plaster'

The British government must "move beyond a sticking plaster approach" to the collapse in power-sharing in Northern Ireland, MPs have warned.

Ulster • 14 Sep 18

Jonathan Bell completed his evidence to the inquiry today

Foster 'ordered' that RHI scheme be kept open - Bell

Northern Ireland's former first minister Arlene Foster "ordered" ex-minister Jonathan Bell to keep open a renewable energy scheme despite spiralling costs, an inquiry has heard.

Ulster • 07 Sep 18

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at the Sinn Féin party think-in in Cavan

'Credible' talks needed to restore NI power-sharing

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for "credible" political talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Politics • 03 Sep 18

Bernadette McAliskey was addressing a conference marking the first civil rights march 50 years ago from Coalisland to Dungannon

Activist McAliskey calls for Stormont to be 'bulldozed'

Activist and former MP Bernadette McAliskey has called for Northern Ireland's suspended parliament to be "bulldozed".

News • 18 Aug 18

Stormont crashed in January 2017 amid a row about a botched green energy scheme

McDonald: Failure to restore power-sharing a 'disgrace'

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the British government and the DUP of prolonging Stormont's power-sharing crisis to allow an unreflective view of Northern Ireland to be presented in the Brexit debate.

Brexit • 30 Jul 18

Simon Coveney said Ireland would support an extension to the Article 50 timetable if asked

Too much talk of unlikely 'no deal' Brexit - Coveney

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said there is too much focus on the possible negative consequences of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal given that it is still an unlikely scenario.

Brexit • 25 Jul 18