Newry independent councillor announces intention to run for Stormont "I believe this is the perfect time for me to take this next step in my political career" Belfast Live · Mar 22, 2022
Schoolkids help launch new sport and physical activity strategy at Stormont Over 240 young people took part in Tuesday's big launch at Stormont alongside Olympians including Paddy Barnes and Shirley McCay and Paralympian Claire Taggart Belfast Live · Mar 22, 2022
P&O must change course or reputation will take ‘massive hit’, minister warns Stormont economy minister Gordon Lyons updated the Assembly following the sacking of 800 staff by the ferry company. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022
‘NI language legislation to be introduced at Westminster if Stormont fails’ MPs held a debate on the Irish diaspora in Britain to mark St Patrick’s Day. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Belfast City Council appoints new chief executive John Walsh The job earns a higher wage than Stormont's first and deputy first ministers Belfast Live · Mar 16, 2022
Belfast Council calls for release of £300 million from Stormont to help those struggling with bills Unionist parties do not support the council motion Belfast Live · Mar 15, 2022
The Earth's Corr: Planning flaws leaving NI folks traumatised claims expert Dean Blackwood was giving evidence to Stormont's Public Accounts Committee Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2022
Amnesty presses NI top official on response to Ukraine crisis Responding the Stormont Executive Office said the sponsorship scheme will operate in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022
Bangor Queen's Parade redevelopment gets green light after 14 month Stormont delay Local politicians and residents had become increasingly incensed over the delay Belfast Live · Mar 10, 2022
British government urged to follow Ireland in cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel Stormont party leaders will meet on Thursday to discuss how to ease cost-of-living pressures Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2022
Alliance will take a stance on constitutional question in the future, says Long Naomi Long said Northern Ireland’s constitutional status was not the main priority for most people in the region. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022
Stormont response to war in Ukraine 'hamstrung' by lack of Executive, says Naomi Long The Justice Minister also backed a no-fly zone being enforced to stop Russian planes flying over Ukrainian airspace Belfast Live · Mar 3, 2022
Alliance leader Naomi Long says secret talks between DUP and UUP 'like Eastenders in Stormont' She said the UUP leader is "desperate" to grow his party and the DUP leader is "desperate to save his own skin in politics" Belfast Live · Mar 3, 2022
Progress on Stormont legislation but additional sittings may be needed – Speaker Additional plenaries have been sitting in the Northern Ireland Assembly to allow MLAs to debate Bills close to becoming law. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Stormont instability not putting off investors, says Lyons The Economy Minister said Northern Ireland remained an attractive destination for businesses as he attended an investment event in Belfast.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Offenders share experiences in new Probation Board newsletter The newsletter Connect was launched in the Long Gallery at Stormont on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022 Invasion of Ukraine may ‘lead to food shortages this year’ Edwin Poots told the Stormont Assembly that the consequences of the Russian action would be ‘significantly greater’ than the consequences of Brexit.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Draft Budget could lead to ‘lasting damage to the justice system’ Stormont Justice Minister said the current allocation would see extremely long waits in the courts and fewer police officers.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Sinn Fein Stormont leader calls for expulsion of Russian diplomats Michelle O’Neill also urged the EU to take greater sanctions against Russian leader Vladimir Putin over his actions in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Stormont’s Spend Local cards used in 3.7m transactions The Department for the Economy Covid stimulus initiative saw £137 million spent in the Northern Ireland economy.
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022 Gordon Lyons pledges to provide certainty for Invest NI ‘in the coming days’ Stormont’s business development agency has suspended new offers of financial support to investors due to budgetary uncertainty.
Belfast Live · Feb 25, 2022 Ukraine crisis: Belfast City Hall rally hears call for Stormont to welcome refugees "It is our duty as a country to welcome them with open arms"
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 More clarity needed before free Covid testing is reduced: Swann The minister has returned to Stormont after a period of self-isolation due to Covid.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022 New legislation to protect victims from stalking passed by Stormont The Bill creates a new specific offence of stalking and of threatening or abusive behaviour in legislation.
Belfast Live · Feb 22, 2022 Stormont moves to change minimum alcohol pricing in NI New minimum pricing laws came into force in the Republic last month