Lagan Valley Assembly election 2022 - Constituency candidates as Jeffrey Donaldson seeks return to Stormont A look at what to expect from the constituency in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election Belfast Live · Apr 19, 2022
£34m from spring statement cannot be allocated due to lack of Executive – Murphy The Stormont Finance Minister said the legal advice is clear that he cannot allocate new money without an Executive in place. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Stormont election ‘will decide direction for Northern Ireland’, says Donaldson The DUP leader said he wants parties to work together rather than focus on the possibility of a ‘divisive’ border poll. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
Resignation of DUP first minister ‘robbed patients of three-year budget’ Paul Givan resigned, effectively forcing deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill from the joint office, over the Brexit Protocol. The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022
Ministers to offer public apology to historical institutional abuse victims There is currently no First or deputy First Minister in post following Paul Givan’s resignation, which also forced Michelle O’Neill from the office. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Northern Ireland restrictions: Michelle O'Neill gives support to Robin Swann Northern Ireland has no functioning Executive after the DUP removed Paul Givan as first minister as part of a protest against the Protocol Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2022
Northern Ireland political crisis 'very worrying': Irish Europe Minister Just over a year after Brexit became a practical reality, the Northern Ireland Assembly is in crisis after its First Minister resigned in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit deal. Ireland's Europe Minister Thomas Byrne tells FRANCE 24 the departure of Paul Givan "has caused deep difficulties… France 24 · Feb 11, 2022
DUP and TUV leaders to join Orange hall anti-Protocol rally in Co Down The event comes a week after the DUP's Paul Givan resigned as First Minister in protest over the Protocol Belfast Live · Feb 10, 2022
Northern Ireland elections won't be held early - minister Northern Ireland will hold elections to its devolved assembly on schedule on May 5 and the resignation last week of First Minister Paul Givan does not change that, the British minister for the region said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 8, 2022
Northern Ireland Secretary rules out early Stormont election Sinn Fein and the DUP had called for the May 5 poll to be brought forward following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan over the NI Protocol. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022
Minister calls for ‘stable governance’ as Bill to keep Stormont running passes Northern Ireland was plunged into a fresh political crisis last week when the DUP withdrew Paul Givan as first minister. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
Amnesty International calls for historical abuse apology amid political turmoil The planned apology to be delivered by Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill has been thrown into doubt. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022
No one party should have a veto over Stormont future, Micheal Martin says It comes as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested his party would not return to powersharing if issues over the protocol are not resolved. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022
New victims commissioner urged to be ‘determined champion in challenging role’ Outgoing First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill announced appointment of Ian Jeffers before leaving office. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022
Belfast Live · Feb 4, 2022 Northern Ireland ports checks continue as judge suspends Edwin Poots' order "There shouldn’t be any confusion hanging over those in the Civil Service "
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Head of NI Civil Service pressed on apology for institutional abuse survivors The public apology to those who survived abuse in institutions was to be made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in March.
Irish Mirror · Feb 4, 2022 Judge suspends DUP minister's order to end Irish Sea border checks Mr Poots acted unilaterally this week to order a halt to port checks that are required under the Northern Ireland Protocol
Birmingham Post · Feb 4, 2022 Northern Ireland business bodies vent frustration at yet more Stormont upheaval Paul Givan's resignation dents business confidence and damages international reputation, they say
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 ‘Difficult’ for DUP to re-enter executive post-election if protocol not sorted Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied claims his move to pull DUP First Minister Paul Givan out of the Stormont administration was an electoral stunt.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 DUP actions will not ‘change much’ in ongoing Brexit negotiations, says Coveney The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said the resignation of Paul Givan on Thursday is ‘very unwelcome’.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Stormont Executive folds after First Minister’s resignation comes into effect Paul Givan’s departure has also forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her post.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022 Swann deeply concerned about consequences for health service after Givan resigns The Health Minister said the move will damage efforts to address hospital waiting lists and raises questions for the removal of Covid-19 restrictions.
Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2022 Stormont latest: Northern Ireland facing possible early election after DUP First Minister Paul Givan quits Mr Givan's resignation came into effect at midnight
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022 Brandon Lewis ‘extremely disappointed’ by resignation of First Minister Paul Givan announced his resignation on Thursday as part of the DUP’s protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Irish Mirror · Feb 3, 2022 Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan quits in Brexit Protocol protest His announcement comes 24 hours after DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acted unilaterally to order a halt to agri-food checks required under the post-Brexit trading arrangements