New NI Secretary Bryant says his door will be open to all Stormont parties Sir Chris Bryant was speaking after his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday night. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Taoiseach will work with Prime Minister to ensure ‘close co-operation’ Micheál Martin has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister. Evening Standard · Jul 20
Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’ A policy of ‘one more push’ and hoping for an unpopular government in London will achieve nothing, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Irish unification bill blocked over 'similarities to failed 2014 referendum plan' The Irish prime minister has voted down a Sinn Fein-led bill that would have mandated the production of a report into reunification The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
NI finances need to move on to ‘long-term sustainable footing’ – Benn Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Brave care worker who protected children should be recognised – McDonald Leanne Flynn received a significant injury after intervening when a group of small children were attacked by Riad Bouchaker. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Government urged to fix NI funding ‘faultline’ as budget discussions begin Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has invited leaders of the Executive parties to talks at Hillsborough Castle. Evening Standard · Jul 2
Union under pressure from ‘rising pro-independence tide’ – Mary-Lou McDonald The Sinn Fein president said the Irish Government must start ‘detailed work’ preparing for Irish unity. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Disorder ‘orchestrated by loyalist and far-right thugs’, McDonald says Irish premier Micheál Martin said the stabbing attack on Monday was ‘savage’. Evening Standard · Jun 10
Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years The National (Scotland) · May 28
Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats The Guardian - UK · May 24
McDonald ‘feels no leadership pressure’ as by-election counting continues Daniel Ennis is ahead in Dublin Central, while Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne and Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas are neck-and-neck in Galway West. Evening Standard · May 23
Evening Standard · May 14 Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.
Evening Standard · May 7 ‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
Evening Standard · Apr 25 Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of real wins’.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during a debate in the Dail.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 President Connolly leads congratulations to Irish Oscar winners The Irish President, premier and deputy premier have congratulated Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein ‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Energy credits currently ‘highly unlikely’, Irish minister says Consumers have seen hikes in home heating oil and motor fuel in the wake of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17.
The Independent UK · Feb 28 All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area