EXPLAINED: 22 | Vintage Vibes

Stormont should be restored while protocol negotiations continue, says Martin

The Taoiseach was meeting Northern Ireland’s party leaders in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson asks Taoiseach Micheal Martin to use influence to stop 'pro-IRA' chants

'We are asking the Irish government to use their influence in their jurisdiction to ensure that people desist from this kind of behaviour'

Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

Dublin agrees there is ‘no quick fix’ to Northern Ireland Protocol – DUP leader

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was meeting leaders from Stormont’s five main parties in Belfast on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Lisburn Castlereagh Council strike action suspended after new pay offer

"As a response to the improved offer from the council, Unite has agreed to suspend the industrial action from 12.59pm on October 12, 2022 to allow the ballot to take place."

Belfast Live · Oct 11, 2022

DUP Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors endorsed council scheme on NI Protocol

It is the latest example to emerge of the DUP at council level having previously backed the protocol-related initiative

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

O’Neill cautions against winter election and calls for Stormont return

Sinn Fein’s Stormont leader was preparing to meet senior US official Derek Chollet.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

DUP councillor John Carson suspended for three months over 'misogynistic' Michelle O'Neill remark

The councillor faced widespread criticism for the "misogynistic" comment, which was posted under an image backing Edwin Poots for the DUP leadership

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

DUP issues statement on barring journalist Amanda Ferguson from party conference

Amanda Ferguson was temporarily denied access before the decision was overturned

Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022

DUP conference analysis: Low-key outing sets aside past leadership turmoil

The half-hour speech had a slightly delayed start, which critics may unkindly joke was because it was still being written by Jamie Bryson

Belfast Live · Oct 8, 2022

Resolve Northern Ireland protocol or face more political chaos, warns DUP head

Party will continue to boycott power sharing until action taken to ‘restore our place fully in UK’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022