Reactions to proposed MLA salary hike ‘understandable’ – First Minister It comes after an independent body recommended a £14,000 pay increase for Stormont MLAs. The Independent UK · Feb 20
Memorial for abuse victims unveiled at Stormont after years of campaigning Margaret McGuckin has spoken of her relief after a memorial plaque to children who suffered abuse at historic institutions was unveiled at Stormont. Evening Standard · Feb 20
First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president UUP leader Jon Burrow was speaking after Michelle O’Neill confirmed she will not attend the White House on St Patrick’s Day. Evening Standard · Feb 16
‘Dereliction of duty’ not to take up US St Patrick’s Day trip – Lyons Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed he will travel to Washington DC next month. Evening Standard · Feb 9
First and deputy First Ministers reject assertion they are ‘controlled’ Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson made the claim as he questioned them over the lack of agreement over the redevelopment at the former Maze prison site. Evening Standard · Feb 4
First Minister concerned after police officer names appear on NI courts website The officers sought compensation after a major data breach in 2023. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Stormont leaders ‘prioritising division over delivery’ two years in Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking on the second anniversary of the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Feb 3
Government giving veterans ‘preferential treatment’ in legacy approach – O’Neill The First Minister said there needed to be ‘fairness across the board’ in legislation currently going through Westminster. Evening Standard · Feb 1
Momentum for Irish unity poll ‘doesn’t exist’ – Emma Little-Pengelly Michelle O’Neill said she could envisage a border referendum while she is First Minister. Evening Standard · Feb 1
Funeral hears tribute to ‘people’s champion’ former Sinn Fein MP Mickey Brady Mr Brady’s daughter Saoirse paid tribute to a ‘caring husband, a loving and dedicated father, a devoted and doting grandfather’. Evening Standard · Jan 23
Michelle O’Neill says Keir Starmer ‘got it wrong’ on Northern Ireland funding ‘To tell us to get on with it isn’t good enough,’ the Northern Ireland First Minister said after an East-West Council meeting. Evening Standard · Jan 22
Michelle O’Neill ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump tariffs threat The First Minster answered questions at the NI Assembly on Monday. Evening Standard · Jan 19
O’Neill ‘deeply concerned’ over trajectory of legacy bill First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she will not support any preferential treatment for military veterans. Evening Standard · Jan 14
‘More flexibility and funding needed from London’ to secure Stormont budget First Minister Michelle O’Neill also pressed Secretary of State Hilary Benn over legacy proposals during a meeting in Belfast on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Jan 14
Evening Standard · Jan 12 First Minister calls X ‘woefully inadequate’ amid Grok AI misuse row Michelle O’Neill said it was ‘disgraceful and disgusting that any social media platform allows this type of illegal content to be created’.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025 Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill Michelle O’Neill accused the Labour Government of making ‘false promises of a new dawn’, but ‘following Tory austerity’.
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Strong leadership needed against antisemitism, says Little-Pengelly The deputy First Minister said people need to be careful about what they say.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Northern Irish leaders use Council Summit to push Starmer on budget British and Irish leaders have met at the fourth British-Irish Council Summit in Wales.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025 Irish premier describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’ Ireland is among a number of countries who pulled out of the contest over Israel’s participation in 2026.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Michelle O’Neill to tackle Starmer for ‘prioritising weapons of war over people’ The Stormont leader said the Budget had been a missed opportunity to support those struggling to pay for food and heat their homes.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead.
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Robinson disagrees with Hallett findings over Stormont pandemic response The DUP leader said there was ‘nothing new’ in the report published last week.
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025 Stormont response to Covid characterised by ‘petty party politics’, say bereaved Relatives of people who died in the pandemic said the latest Covid inquiry report vindicated their criticism of the official response in the region.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon wrongly excluded colleagues from Covid decisions, inquiry finds Official report condemns handling of pandemic by leaders of the UK’s devolved nations
International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025 Tears, Roses and a Peace Bell: Ireland Bids Farewell to President Michael D Higgins After 14 Years Ireland bids farewell to President Michael D Higgins after 14 years of compassion, courage and leadership marked by empathy and integrity.