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Varadkar: EU will say progress not made on Brexit

The Taoiseach has said he expects next week's summit of EU leaders will conclude that the required progress on Brexit issues - including matters related to Ireland - has not been achieved.
News • 14 Oct 17

Stormont talks at 'sensitive' point, Coveney says

Talks aimed at restoring power-sharing at Stormont have reached a "sensitive" point, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said.
Stormont • 11 Oct 17

Newton not standing for Speaker again amid controversy

The Stormont Assembly's controversy-hit Speaker has said he will not stand for the position again, as he rejected claims he misled the chamber.
Stormont • 11 Oct 17

Donaldson plays down optimism over Stormont restoration

A senior member of the DUP's negotiating team has said doubts remain over whether an agreement can be reached to restore devolution at Stormont.
Politics • 29 Sep 17

Stormont govt could be back within weeks - Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Stormont's crisis-hit government could be functioning fully within a matter of weeks.
Ireland • 28 Sep 17

Foster says DUP and Sinn Féin working hard on deal

Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has welcomed comments by Gerry Adams who said he was committed to restoring power-sharing and rejected any suggestion his party had given up on Stormont.
power-sharing • 26 Sep 17

Stormont power-sharing deal 'still possible'

The Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has said he believes that a deal to re-establish a power-sharing government at Stormont is still possible.
Ulster • 14 Sep 17

NI parties meet Brokenshire to discuss power sharing

Power-sharing negotiations will require more than "nice words" to restore the Stormont Executive, Michelle O'Neill has warned.
Ulster • 11 Sep 17

Eastwood calls for progress on power-sharing

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said that the Irish and British governments should publish their proposals to revive power-sharing in Northern Ireland if no deal is done this week.
Stormont • 11 Sep 17

May rules out joint authority over Northern Ireland

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said there will be no question of Britain sharing joint authority with Ireland in the event of direct rule being reintroduced in Northern Ireland.
Stormont • 06 Sep 17

Brokenshire: NI window of opportunity closing rapidly

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire has said the window of opportunity to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland is closing rapidly.
Ireland • 04 Sep 17

No NI Assembly without language act, warns Adams

Irish language rights remain a make or break issue for power-sharing in Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has warned
Politics • 30 Aug 17

Foster expected to address future of power-sharing

The DUP leader is expected to give her party's view on the future of power-sharing at an event on Thursday evening.
Politics • 29 Aug 17

Governments to meet Stormont parties over power-sharing

The Irish and British governments are due to meet Stormont's political parties next week in another attempt to restore the Northern Ireland Executive.
Stormont • 22 Aug 17

Sinn Féin calls for power-sharing talks to resume

Sinn Féin has called for Stormont power-sharing talks to resume in a week's time.
Ireland • 20 Aug 17

Brokenshire to discuss Stormont crisis on US trip

Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire is travelling to Washington to discuss the political crisis at Stormont with US officials.
Politics • 24 Jul 17

No deal on power-sharing before summer break

Sinn Féin Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill has said the DUP's ties to British Prime Minister Theresa May contributed to the failure of power-sharing talks.
Stormont • 04 Jul 17

Anonymous political donations to be banned in North

Future donations to political parties in Northern Ireland are to be published, the British government announced this afternoon.
Politics • 03 Jul 17

Next 24 hours for NI talks will be 'vital' - Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the next 24 hours will be vital for the talks on restoring a power-sharing Executive at Stormont.
Stormont • 03 Jul 17

Sinn Féin seeks intervention from Varadkar and May

Sinn Féin has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May to become directly involved in talks to save power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Stormont • 01 Jul 17

NI report into green energy scheme highlights concerns

A new report has raised serious questions about the controversial green energy scheme that led to the collapse of the power-sharing administration at Stormont.
News • 30 Jun 17

Deadline on power-sharing talks extended to Monday

Negotiations to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be allowed to extend until Monday, despite Stormont parties missing today's statutory deadline to reach agreement.
Stormont • 29 Jun 17

DUP criticises Govt over support for Irish Language Act

The DUP has questioned the Government's neutrality after it reiterated its commitment to an Irish Language Act in Northern Ireland, a key demand of Sinn Féin in power-sharing negotiations.
News • 28 Jun 17

Impasse over substantive issues as NI talks adjourn

Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of refusing to move on any of the substantive issues at the heart of Stormont's power-sharing talks.
Stormont • 27 Jun 17

SDLP say Sinn Féin and DUP preparing power-sharing deal

The DUP and Sinn Féin are preparing to strike a deal to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland, according to the SDLP.
power sharing • 21 Jun 17
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