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Leo Varadkar said he did not want to say anything that might cause offence to anyone at such a crucial juncture

Varadkar says Stormont talks at sensitive stage

Talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland have reached a very sensitive stage, the Taoiseach has said.

News • 06 Feb 18

The Irish and British governments will this week assess what progress has been made in efforts to reach agreement on the restoration of power-sharing

'Huge differences' remain in Stormont talks, DUP say

The DUP has said "huge differences" still remain to be resolved before power-sharing at Stormont can be restored.

Stormont • 05 Feb 18

Stormont talks - Stick or twist?

RTÉ's Tommie Gorman reports as a fresh attempt to restore power-sharing in Stormont gets under way.

Stormont • 24 Jan 18

SDLP wants power-sharing 'compromises' made public

Details of power-sharing compromises allegedly conceded by the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Féin must be made public, the SDLP leader has said.

Stormont • 24 Jan 18

Karen Bradley was appointed earlier this month

Brexit agreement crucial for NI businesses - Bradley

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has told a Parliamentary Committee that agreement on a Brexit implementation period is critical for business in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 23 Jan 18

Stormont power-sharing government collapsed last year

New Stormont talks to begin next week

A fresh attempt to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland will begin with new talks next week between the DUP, Sinn Féin and the other main political parties in the North.

News • 18 Jan 18

Northern Ireland is losing one constituency as part of wider plans by the British government

Boundary Commission alters plans for Northern Ireland

A plan to redraw electoral boundaries in Northern Ireland has been significantly altered, with Belfast now set to retain its four seats, according to an official map obtained by the Press Association.

Ulster • 17 Jan 18

Steven Agnew says he has 'kids to care for and bills to pay'

NI Green Party leader seeks part-time work over pay cut

The leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland has said he is actively searching for part-time work ahead of expected cuts to MLAs' pay.

Ireland • 11 Jan 18

Karen Bradley said she recognised the challenges that lay ahead

Forming executive a 'top priority', says Bradley

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley has begun her first full day in office, a year to the day since the collapse of power-sharing at Stormont.

Stormont • 09 Jan 18

'British government involvement in our affairs will end when a majority vote for that,' Gerry Adams said

No 'absolute protection' for union, Adams says

Gerry Adams has said there is no "absolute protection" for the Union from the British government.

News • 04 Jan 18

Richard Haass says he hopes Northern Ireland crisis does not lead to any resumption of violence

Haass: Stormont crisis could bring push for Irish unity

A former US diplomat who chaired previous political negotiations in Northern Ireland has predicted the current power-sharing impasse could bring a push for Irish unity.

News • 22 Nov 17

James Brokenshire said he would not appoint ministers to take political control at Stormont

Brokenshire moves budget measures for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire has said he does not intend to appoint ministers to take political control at Stormont as he moved budget measures with the "utmost reluctance".

News • 13 Nov 17

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, Gerry Adams and Mary Lou McDonald spoke with the British Prime Minister Theresa May

Sinn Féin and British PM discuss Stormont stalemate

Sinn Féin has spoken with the British Prime Minister Theresa May by telephone on the current situation in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Nov 17

Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire

Brokenshire to move forward with NI Budget

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has said he has no choice but to move forward with a Northern Ireland budget bill at Westminster next week.

Ireland • 10 Nov 17

Britain's Northern Secretary James Brokenshire

Still time to save power-sharing, Brokenshire says

James Brokenshire has said there is still time to save power-sharing in Stormont.

News • 02 Nov 17

As deadlines come and go, several issues are proving contentious

When do deadlines die and other Stormont questions

The power-sharing crisis at Stormont has run for ten months. As the parties face yet another deadline (after yesterday's was extended), here's a look at some of the key issues in the bitter political stand-off.

News Lens • 31 Oct 17

The deadline on talks between the DUP and Sinn Féin have been extended

Deadline on NI power-sharing talks is extended

The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has said that the British government has extended the deadline for Sinn Féin and the DUP to reach a deal to restore power-sharing.

News • 31 Oct 17

It is ten months since Sinn Féin pulled out of partnership government with the DUP

Intense talks between Sinn Féin and the DUP adjourned

Talks between the DUP and Sinn Féin, held in a bid to resolve the row that has left Northern Ireland without a power-sharing government since January, were adjourned shortly after 9.30pm last night.

Politics • 28 Oct 17

Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster are leading their parties' talks on restoring power-sharing

What if power-sharing morphs into direct rule?

RTÉ's Northern Editor Tommie Gorman poses five questions if power-sharing at Stormont morphs into direct rule from Westminster.

Stormont • 25 Oct 17

Stormont has been closed for the past ten months

Tommie Gorman: NI parties struggle over power-sharing

As deadlock continues in Northern Ireland, RTÉ's Northern Editor Tommie Gorman examines the issues that have led to the current situation.

Stormont • 25 Oct 17

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach says Adams has given up on Stormont deal

The Taoiseach has accused Gerry Adams of giving up on a deal to save Stormont and trying to push the blame for its failure on to others.

Stormont • 25 Oct 17

Four British government deadlines have been and gone in the last ten months

Call for parties to outline progress on power-sharing

The leader of the SDLP has called for Sinn Féin and the DUP to publish what progress has been made in power-sharing talks.

Politics • 23 Oct 17

Bill Clinton arriving at Number 10 this morning for talks with Theresa May

Bill Clinton and May hold talks over Stormont deadlock

British Prime Minister Theresa May has held talks with former US president Bill Clinton on the continuing political deadlock in Northern Ireland.

News • 19 Oct 17

Leo Varadkar was visiting storm-hit areas in Co Kildare

Taoiseach admits hopes of Stormont deal have receded

Sinn Féin and the DUP are no longer close to a deal to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Ulster • 17 Oct 17

The Stormont assembly collapsed in January

DUP rules out imminent return of Stormont executive

The DUP has ruled out any immediate return of the power-sharing Executive at Stormont.

News • 14 Oct 17