€200 energy credit now unlikely as government dampen expectation for cost of living supports Ministers currently meeting to finalise the measures to help the “hardest-hit” today Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023
Government urged to introduce Spring Bonus for social welfare recipients as cost of living crisis continues Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the final decisions on a spring cost-of-living package have yet to be made Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023
Tributes paid after death of former Guardian writer Henry McDonald Longtime Ireland correspondent McDonald, 57, lauded after untimely death following treatment for cancer The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak warned more than 100 Tory MPs could rebel over NI protocol deal PM’s efforts at breaking Brexit deadlock could be scuppered by hardliners in his party as Boris Johnson urges tougher stance The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023
Brendan Hughes: Row over NI centenary stone raises questions for Stormont parties At a time when Northern Ireland has no government, it is galling that yet another dispute over symbols takes centre stage Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak: 'More work to do' on reaching Brexit NI Protocol deal The Prime Minister stressed that "we have not got a deal yet" as expectations grow that a resolution could be close Belfast Live · Feb 17, 2023
Sinn Féin TD says there is 'no place' for far-right activist Tommy Robinson in Ireland Far-right agitator Tommy Robinson is understood to be in Ireland as a "journalist" to "document" far-right protests across the country. Irish Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
Micheál Martin slates Sinn Féin 'spring bonus' proposals during tense Dáil debate Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that the Government will bring forward "proposals to deal with people on low incomes and to target our resources at those on low incomes.” Irish Mirror · Feb 16, 2023
Row over Mid Ulster recycling centre closures rumbles on as Sinn Féin councillor alleges 'misinformation' Independent councillor in the Coalisland area Dan Kerr has established a ‘Save Our Skip’ campaign Belfast Live · Feb 16, 2023
Belfast Council votes against new student block after locals appeal Planning committee decides the application was a block too far Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2023
Northern Ireland centenary stone approved by Stormont body It follows a political row in 2021 – the year of the centenary – when Sinn Féin opposed the proposal by unionist parties Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2023
Heart transplant for boy stymied by Northern Ireland assembly deadlock DUP criticised as Dáithí Mac Gabhann and others needing operation hit by Stormont impasse choking organ donation law The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Belfast St Patrick's Day "turning into St Patrick's Week", Councillor says Belfast City Council have agreed to spend £330,000 on celebrations Belfast Live · Feb 9, 2023
Ardoyne street to get first Irish language sign agreed under new Council policy News comes against backdrop of long delays in processing Belfast Live · Feb 9, 2023
Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2023 DUP Belfast City Hall bid to stop Protocol checks funding deemed 'not competent' Councillor mistakenly refers to Belfast ratepayers paying for Protocol checks
Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023 Strangford Playing Fields improved access plans being considered by Belfast Council The proposals focus on access to nearby special schools
Irish Mirror · Feb 7, 2023 Ferghal Blaney - Scandals every week in new Dail term Our Mirrorman gives you the inside track from the Corridors of Power
Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023 Mid Ulster sees rate rise of more than 7% as services reduced It will result in the closure of recycling centres in Castledawson, Coalisland, Draperstown, Fivemiletown and Moneymore
Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023 Northern Ireland secretary to hold further roundtable talks with Stormont parties The meeting is expected to discuss the power-sharing stalemate and Stormont's budget in the absence of devolved government
Belfast Live · Feb 3, 2023 Belfast council to look at spending £56,000 on Irish street signs for whole of Gaeltacht Quarter Sinn Féin says the move would save £250,000 with the current process
Belfast Live · Feb 2, 2023 Belfast rates debate marred by argument over bonfire diversionary fund Alliance councillor says "having DJs is not a credible strategy in tackling bonfires"
Belfast Live · Jan 31, 2023 DUP urges Sinn Fein to explain £4m rates exemption for student apartment blocks It follows concerns that an unresolved tax "loophole" means some student accommodation blocks do not pay rates
Belfast Live · Jan 27, 2023 Mid Ulster councillors reject King Charles coronation events A motion brought forward to host council-led events for the coronation in May was rejected by councillors
Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 Sinn Féin drop no confidence vote in Paschal Donohoe after party rocked by their own election expenses scandal Sinn Féin will not be pressing ahead with a vote of no confidence in Fine Gael’s Paschal Donohoe