Heaton-Harris to announce timing of MLA pay cut ‘very, very soon’ Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs suggested that the pay cut would take effect in January. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Latest attempt to restore powersharing at Stormont ends in failure Sinn Fein had urged the DUP to drop its boycott of the devolved powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
DUP urged to drop Assembly boycott to deal with cost-of-living crisis MLAs at Stormont are in the Assembly chamber for a recalled session. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Stormont Assembly set to be recalled amid powersharing impasse The DUP is boycotting devolution as part of its protest against Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Belfast Council urges Stormont to close Fountain Street to traffic Stormont wants the pavement cafes removed while the majority of councillors want them to remain Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022
RSPB NI call for legally binding nature targets following biodiversity opinion poll "They [DAERA] don’t have a Biodiversity Strategy which was supposed to be delivered in 2020 and the last one failed on the majority of its targets" Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022
'The time to act is now': Stormont politicians open up on experiences of misogyny and call for change Naomi Long said: "All parties must work together to bring the kind of radical change women and girls need." Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022
Stormont Assembly recalled "to provide urgent help" amid cost-of-living crisis The Assembly will now be recalled on Wednesday at 12pm but, unless the DUP drops its stance, the bid will end in failure Belfast Live · Dec 5, 2022
Stormont Assembly recalled as DUP rivals urge party to drop devolution boycott The latest bid to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland looks set to fail. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
The Earth's Corr: Late night Christmas transport not nearly enough from Translink I try to take the train or bus when I can, but nearly every journey I make highlights a new problem Belfast Live · Dec 4, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP with egg on their face once again after falling for Tory promises But there are no guarantees energy payments would have been delivered any quicker if an Executive had been up and running Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022
Belfast Union flag protester says 'we're almost a tourist attraction' as he reflects on 10th anniversary While the mass protests fizzled out, a demonstration involving a handful of people continues to be held to this day Belfast Live · Dec 2, 2022
Stormont recall bid launched by Michelle O'Neill to express 'concern' over £600 payment Business minister Graham Stuart cannot see Energy Bill Support Scheme payments being issued to Northern Ireland before Christmas Belfast Live · Dec 2, 2022
Full abortion services to be commissioned in Northern Ireland Chris-Heaton Harris said he had written to the Department of Health giving them authority to set up the services. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Irish Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Casement Park redevelopment at standstill as GAA figures urge politicians to intervene While Windsor and Ravenhill have been transformed into modern stadiums, Casement Park lies in ruins.
Belfast Live · Dec 1, 2022 Belfast Council report on ethnic inequalities in city a "sobering" read The Lord Mayor said it should be "a call to action"
Belfast Live · Dec 1, 2022 No blank cheque for Casement Park as leading GAA figures urge politicians to honour commitments Watch: Ulster GAA’s Stephen McGeehan talks through the challenges of the Casement Park project as Antrim legends Neil McManus and Paddy Cunningham call for the stadium’s completion
Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022 Stormont Executive Formation bill passes Commons clearing way for MLA wage cut Gregory Campbell argues Government should introduce “something similar” to salary cut in Westminster for Sinn Féin
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Measures extending Stormont deadline and slashing MLA pay clear the Commons Chris Heaton-Harris said it is ‘not acceptable’ that Members of the Legislative Assembly continue to draw full salaries.
Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022 Northern Ireland £600 electricity payment could be used on other bills under UK government plans The payment to help with rising energy costs was due to be provided as a credit to electricity accounts
Belfast Live · Nov 29, 2022 Westminster bill to cut MLA pay to be fast-tracked The bill also seeks to clarify the limited decision-making powers that civil servants will have in the absence of ministers
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Major financial decisions need Executive to return, civil service chief says Jayne Brady said public officials heading up Government departments had been placed in a challenging position.
Belfast Live · Nov 26, 2022 Brendan Hughes: NI secretary must shoulder some blame for Stormont budget mess Chris Heaton-Harris hit out at Stormont parties, but he must also shoulder some of the blame for the current problems
Belfast Live · Nov 26, 2022 Edwin Poots defends apparent attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill Former Agriculture minister said that Protocol offered "significant policy flexibility" regarding farm subsidies
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2022 Edwin Poots defends attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill Negotiations between London and Brussels aimed at securing changes to the protocol are continuing.