Ferry passport rule change should include Northern Ireland, Sinn Féin says Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain will need a valid passport from the end of next month. Evening Standard · Aug 26
Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin ‘step back’ from powersharing warnings Last month, Sinn Fein representative Conor Murphy indicated that powersharing government at Stormont was in a ‘precarious place’. Evening Standard · Aug 17
Sinn Fein has no intentions of collapsing Stormont, John O’Dowd says The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP. Evening Standard · Aug 11
Taoiseach urges ‘political maturity’ at Stormont amid DUP and Sinn Féin row Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of ‘frustrating delivery’, while the DUP accused Sinn Féin of ‘inserting instability’ into powersharing arrangements. Evening Standard · Aug 6
Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial Irish politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trial The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
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
The Script frontman backs Sinn Féin’s artificial intelligence motion Danny O’Donoghue said intellectual property theft is happening on an ‘industrial scale’ thanks to AI. The Independent UK · Jul 14
Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism' DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
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
Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations The former DUP leader was convicted last month of 18 sex offences. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Minister commissions study into economic potential of using the Irish language The Irish language has become a topic of heated exchanges at Stormont The Independent UK · Jul 6
Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
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
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 · Jun 30 Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.
Evening Standard · Jun 30 I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.
Evening Standard · Jun 28 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 22 Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction The jury found the former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences.
Evening Standard · Jun 22 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendum
Evening Standard · Jun 10 Lord Mayor of Belfast receives death threats amid violent disorder Sinn Féin’s Róis-Máire Donnelly was installed as Belfast’s first citizen at the start of June.
Evening Standard · Jun 10 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 8 Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021.