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# Northern Ireland

March
March 2024
Michelle O’Neill ‘determined’ that Casement Park will be rebuilt in time for Euro 2028
Stormont’s DUP education minister says Irish should be shared language for everybody in North
British intelligence services have lowered the terrorist threat level for Northern Ireland
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland holding 24-hour walkout over pay conditions
Michelle O'Neill is now more popular than the main party leaders in Ireland, opinion poll finds
Tánaiste backs calls for debate on reform of Stormont institutions
February
February 2024
Immunity from prosecution under Troubles Legacy Act not compatible with human rights laws, judge rules
Hourly trains between Dublin and Belfast announced as part of €800m NI funding package
One case of measles confirmed in Northern Ireland, linked to rise of cases across Europe
Border analysis: 'My dad was in the Orange Order, but I'd probably vote for a United Ireland'
Emma DeSouza
Funding for Casement Park redevelopment is still a 'big difficulty', new Stormont minister says
Funding for Casement Park redevelopment is still a 'big difficulty', new Stormont minister says
The rise of Conor Bradley, and how the FAI missed out
The FAI tried to sway Bradley, but found it was already too late.
Four former British soldiers to be charged over shootings in Belfast in 1972
Who is Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Ireland's new Deputy First Minister?
Taoiseach confident Stormont Executive 'is here to last' following talks in Belfast
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was also at Stormont to mark the restoration of devolution, said “the real work starts now”.
The return of Stormont will see the Treasury release a £3.3 billion package to support under-pressure public services in Northern Ireland.
Sunak said the offer represents “a generous and fair settlement”.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be making the case that the Executive needs resources to "deliver sustainable public finances".
Poll: Do you pay attention to Northern Ireland politics?
Analysis: Stormont is too fragile to be confident after one day's success
Brian Rowan
Laois boss suspended by SDLP for leaving Stormont early for match
SDLP suspends whip from MLA who left Stormont early for GAA match
Michelle O'Neill says she will raise referendum on Irish unity when she meets Rishi Sunak
'Historic day' for Northern Ireland as Michelle O'Neill becomes first nationalist First Minister
New ministers have now been appointed to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Explainer: How does Northern Ireland appoint ministers - and who might get the jobs?
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill on cusp of becoming NI First Minister as Stormont to return tomorrow
Speaker of the Stormont Assembly will meet with all party whips at midday today to discuss the arrangements for the sitting.
The Explainer: Power sharing returns to Stormont - how did we get here?
January
January 2024
UK and EU agree change to post-Brexit NI trade rules after DUP reaches deal
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the changes show the “naysayers are wrong”.
The DUP leader today expressed hope that the executive could be back in place within days.
The parties eligible to participate in a revived ministerial executive are due to meet later today to discuss the next steps.
Support for the deal is not unanimous within the DUP and several senior figures remain fiercely opposed to the proposed agreement.
Senior DUP member 'wore a wire' to leak key meeting to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson
Jeffrey Donaldson briefing DUP members over UK government proposals to end Stormont impasse
Man charged over murder of Kevin Conway in Antrim this month
Jeffrey Donaldson to give 'update on political situation' to DUP executive on Monday
UK set to pass bill making it easier for Irish citizens to apply for British citizenship
The Explainer: Is power sharing in Northern Ireland finished?
New deadline for resurrecting Stormont powersharing set to be fixed for 8 February
Man (58) charged after masked men enter and threaten four pubs and meeting in Derry
GAA club 'extremely angry and shocked' after masked men threaten underage presentation meeting
Stormont return: DUP's Friday meeting wasn't ‘make or break’ moment, Donaldson says
Northern Ireland MP seeks nomination for EU election in Midlands North West
Ireland lodges case against UK with European Court over Troubles legislation
Senior DUP figures meet to discuss potentially ending Stormont boycott
Brian Rowan: The people of Northern Ireland have finally had enough of its broken politics
Brian Rowan