The Irish Times

DUP leader says Stormont Executive won’t be restored until protocol issues resolved

Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking during the plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 18:25

DUP says is committed to powersharing after questions over Irish Language Act

Report suggested party would block Act due to unionist anger at Northern Ireland protocol

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 20:42

Row erupts over Foster talks with Loyalist Communities Council

Sharp exchanges in Assembly between DUP First Minister and senior Sinn Féin politician

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 19:06

NI unions left with unanswered questions on withdrawal of port staff

‘I think we’re all wanting to get to the bottom of this,’ says official with port workers union

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 21:25

Brexit checks to resume at NI ports following threats

Checks were suspended in Larne and Belfast from February 1st due to safety concerns

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 20:05

Background: Huge gulf in perception over NI protocol

To ease concerns about the impact of the protocol, practical solutions must be found

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 03:35

Vaccine shipment could have been disrupted by Article 16 – NI Minister

Efforts of department officials ensured doses arrived in North on Friday night, says Swann

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 20:01

North’s Assembly to be recalled to debate post-Brexit trade deal

Move follows meeting of ministers to discuss the agreement between EU and UK

Mon Dec 28 2020 - 22:11

Northern executive holds emergency meeting on travel from Britain

Robin Swann obtains advice around the legalities of imposing travel restrictions

Mon Dec 21 2020 - 23:07

Pandemic is bad enough without Edwin Poots spreading virus of sectarianism

Why did the DUP Minister go off-script and raise old trope of irresponsible nationalists?

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 19:07

Queen’s University Belfast ‘closely monitoring’ rise in Covid-19 cases

More than 160 students and staff reported to have tested positive for disease

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 13:33

Fourth patient with Covid-19 dies at Co Armagh hospital

North’s health minister asks for immediate investigation into deaths at Craigavon

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 18:15

NI education minister faces criticism over A-level results

Peter Weir in U-turn following outcry over downgrading of students

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 20:32

NI Executive to decide on escalating Covid-19 response

Confirmation of 16 new cases in Northern Ireland over weekend triggers meeting

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 19:35

How Northern Ireland will vote: Election 2019 predictions

More than 50,000 additional people on North’s electoral register may have crucial say

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 20:08

Upper Bann: Carla Lockhart strongly placed to hold seat for DUP

Constituency profile: on doorsteps in Upper Bann Brexit and Stormont dominate

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 01:13

Sinn Féin Northern command in good shape despite southern setbacks

Sense that O’Dowd displayed unwarranted effrontery in tilting at deputy leader O’Neill

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 21:08

Restoration of North’s Assembly still possible, SF ardfheis hears

MLA for Newry Conor Murphy said it is now ‘make your mind up time for the DUP’

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 14:00

Sinn Féin grassroots left in dark on deputy leadership challenge

No public debate and precious little sign of an internal one involving two contenders

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 01:26

Sinn Féin ardfheis affords chance for faithful to regroup

Party eyes UK poll as opening to unseat Nigel Dodds, but fortunes in Republic on the slide

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 01:00

Vice grip: Michelle O’Neill backed to overcome unusual challenge

Current vice-president seems likely to be re-elected to role despite John O’Dowd test

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 01:00

The Irish Times view on Sinn Féin: New leadership in the spotlight

Just when Irish unity is on the agenda as never before the party is winning no electoral benefit and seems becalmed

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 00:05

Lady Sylvia Hermon announces she will not seek re-election in North Down

DUP MP David Simpson apologises for affair and says he will not contest election

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 19:40

Northern Irish election could see tight battles in eight constituencies

Voters get to voice views on Brexit and the union, with DUP under most severe pressure

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 01:00

John O’Dowd to stand for vice-president of Sinn Féin

Michelle O’Neill makes clear she will defend her position

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 17:25

Michelle O’Neill to face challenge to her role at ard fheis

Move by John O’Dowd comes after Sinn Féin’s poor showing in European and local elections

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 11:00

Loyalist career criminal Malcolm McKeown killed in Co Down shooting

Killing may be linked to gangland drugs feud in the Lurgan-Portadown-Banbridge area

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 20:11

Latest dissident attack may lead to slower response times, PSNI officers warn

Dissident republicans used viable device in attempt to murder police officers

Sun Jul 28 2019 - 15:36

North’s Policing Board seeks legal advice on Mary Lou McDonald’s PSNI remarks

NI Equality Commission insists next police chief must be recruited in ‘non-discriminatory way’

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 21:56

Foster has blown an important opportunity by not meeting the pope

DUP leader’s weak position has robbed her of a chance to reach out to nationalists

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 05:00

Public urged to attend A&E only for urgent, life-threatening issues

Medical staff despairing at North’s health crisis, says director of college of nursing

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 20:30

May backs down despite doubts over DUP appetite for election

Party says no after Dublin, London and Brussels try to devise necessary fudge

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 20:32

Investment and business goodwill ‘atrophying’ over Brexit, says Belfast lawyer

Business in North is sluggish, while jobs are being lost due to lack of clarity and coherence

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 21:30

Varadkar and May pressed to intervene in Stormont talks

British and Irish Ministers urge the DUP and Sinn Féin to get a deal done this week

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 01:00