DUP and Sinn Fein clash over lack of progress in Stormont talks
The DUP and Sinn Fein have clashed over the lack of progress in political talks to restore Northern Ireland’s powersharing government.
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Michelle O’Neill: Talks to restore powersharing should continue
Talks to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland should not be suspended for the summer, Michelle O’Neill said.
Founding Provisional IRA member dies
One of the founding members of the Provisional IRA has died aged in his late nineties.
Victims of Troubles killings rally for truth
Families bereaved by the Northern Ireland Troubles have told a rally that they deserve the right to truth and justice.
Sinn Fein ‘determined’ to move forward after poor performance in elections
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the party is “determined” to move forward in a positive way following its poor performance at the recent elections.
Time for a real negotiation to start in Stormont talks, urges Mary-Lou McDonald
Mary-Lou McDonald has urged that a “real negotiation starts” as talks to agree the return of devolved government in Northern Ireland continue.
Colum Eastwood: Powersharing deal will have to be done this month
A deal will have to be done this month to restore Northern Ireland’s powersharing institutions, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said.
European election recount could take one month to complete
A full recount of one of Ireland’s three European election constituencies could take more than a month to complete.
Mary Lou McDonald defends position as Sinn Fein leader after poor polling
Mary Lou McDonald has defended her position as leader of Sinn Fein after a bruising weekend at the polls.
Alliance Party leader claims NI’s voters are tired of ‘stale politics’
The leader of the Alliance Party claimed Northern Ireland voters are sick of stale politics after sweeping to a stunning success in the European election.
Sinn Fein president vows to learn lessons from poor poll results
Sinn Fein’s president insisted the party was “not simply about winning elections” as she vowed to learn the lessons of bruising poll results.
Fine Gael make gains but Fianna Fail biggest winners in local elections
Fianna Fail remain the biggest party at local government level nationwide as Fine Gael took the most seats in Co Dublin.
Sinn Fein acknowledges ‘difficult day’ with local election losses
Sinn Fein is facing challenging election results in Ireland, with dozens of losses projected across local councils.
Judge me with an open mind, urges Belfast’s new Sinn Fein mayor
Belfast’s new Sinn Fein mayor has urged unionists to judge him with an open mind, as he highlighted his family links to the Orange Order and British military.
Two Irish MEPs face wait on subs’ bench
Two of the 13 MEPs elected in Ireland face an uncertain wait as to when they can actually take their European Parliament seats.
Sinn Fein: Theresa May gave no guarantees over outstanding rights issues
Sinn Fein’s leader says the Prime Minister has given no guarantees that she would be willing to legislate for Northern Ireland on rights issues.
Stormont talks on restoring power-sharing constructive, Karen Bradley says
The first week of a fresh round of talks to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland has been described as “constructive”.
Pro-remain argument must win this election, says Sinn Fein president
Mary Lou McDonald has urged Northern Ireland’s voters to back pro-remain candidates in the European election.
Leaders make fresh bid to restore powersharing at Stormont
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have begun talks in a fresh bid to restore powersharing.
Voters hungry for progressive alternatives in NI, says Alliance leader
Voters in Northern Ireland have signalled their desire for alternatives to traditional orange and green politics, the leader of the Alliance Party has said.