# Stormont

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# The North

Stormont ministers to decide whether to press ahead with further easing of Covid restrictions

The relaxations include the return of live music across the hospitality sector.

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Jul 1st 2021, 7:09 AM

# Stormont

Mary Lou McDonald urges DUP to commit to ‘real powersharing’ in Northern Ireland

McDonald claimed that a DUP “failure to accept rights and equality” was a factor in the “political storm” that has hit unionism

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Jun 23rd 2021, 6:41 PM

# poots gets the boot

Taoiseach seeks 'calm heads' as Michelle O'Neill calls on DUP to 'get their act together'

Edwin Poots announced last night he is to quit as as DUP leader after only three weeks.

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Jun 18th 2021, 4:43 PM

# Stormont

Crisis averted in Northern Ireland after late night deal on Irish language

The Tánaiste has said he welcomes the “agreement on an Irish Language Act going ahead”.

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Jun 17th 2021, 8:42 AM

# The North

Sinn Féin holds talks with NI Secretary of State in bid to avert Stormont crisis

Brandon Lewis flew into Belfast for talks, saying he is exploring ‘all options’ in his efforts to keep powersharing on track.

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Jun 16th 2021, 8:32 PM

# Stormont

DUP warns of threat to devolution from Irish language laws intervention

Paul Frew’s comments came as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis faced calls from Sinn Fein to end the impasse.

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Jun 16th 2021, 4:33 PM

# Stormont

Who is Paul Givan, the man set to replace Arlene Foster as First Minister?

At 39, Givan would be the youngest person to serve as First Minister.

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Jun 8th 2021, 6:28 PM

# Stormont

A row over the Irish language and the new First Minister has raised election talk in the North, what's it all about?

New DUP leader Edwin Poots won’t be putting himself forward but the new FM has not been confirmed.

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May 31st 2021, 5:28 PM

# Stormont

European Commission VP and UK's Brexit minister invited to give evidence to Stormont committee

The committee chairman said they’re being asked to give evidence on the impact of Brexit and the NI Protocol.

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May 19th 2021, 6:51 PM

# Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland: Indoor dining to resume on 24 May as spectators to attend football game as test event

A number of restrictions will also ease on 24 May in Northern Ireland.

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May 13th 2021, 9:43 PM

# DUP LEADERSHIP

Edwin Poots 'likely' to face competition from Jeffrey Donaldson for DUP top job

A source close to the Lagan Valley MP told the News Letter that he could contest the election.

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May 1st 2021, 1:23 PM

Voices

Brian Rowan: Arlene's feathers are ruffled today, but the DUP itself is under pressure

Former BBC correspondent Brian Rowan looks at the embattled DUP leader’s position today.

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Apr 28th 2021, 11:52 AM

# data-sharing impasse

Stormont leaders call on Irish Government to share data on passengers arriving on the island

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill both expressed frustration over the issue.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 8:15 PM

# Stormont

Northern Ireland: Hairdressers to reopen from next Friday, indoor pubs & restaurants from 24 May

The executive has signed off on a plan with three key relaxation dates – 23 April, 30 April and 24 May.

The executive has signed off on a plan with three key relaxation dates - 23 April, 30 April and 24 May.

Northern Ireland marked reaching one million Covid-19 vaccines last weekend.

Yesterday, Health Minister Robin Swann said the “scales are tipping” in favour of accelerating the pace of the exit from lockdown.

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Apr 15th 2021, 7:52 PM

Voices

Opinion: The violence this week was choreographed by criminal gangs using children as fodder

Emma DeSouza says the unrest in the North is not a failure of peace but a failure of leadership.

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Apr 9th 2021, 3:07 PM

Voices

Brian Rowan: Once again, the politics of Northern Ireland is in a mess and violence has won out

The former BBC correspondent and author says it’s like a rewind button has been pressed to the past in the North.

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Apr 8th 2021, 10:08 AM

# brandon lewis

NI secretary urges Stormont to roll out abortion services before he orders executive to do so

Brandon Lewis could have the power to rollout services from London next month.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 5:21 PM

# Stormont

'We have a long way to go': NI ministers agree path forward for 'cautious' easing of lockdown

The plan includes up to six people from two households being able to meet outdoors in a private garden from 1 April.

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Mar 16th 2021, 7:51 PM

# Stormont

McDonald says Sinn Féin abstained in abortion bill vote because it was a DUP 'stunt'

Sinn Féin abstained from a vote on the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill last night.

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Mar 16th 2021, 4:24 PM

# centenary plans

Boris Johnson unveils Northern Ireland's centenary programme

It will also pay tribute to those who worked tirelessly to support the region during the pandemic, Boris Johnson added.

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Mar 12th 2021, 8:49 AM

# Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers to finalise details of lockdown exit plan

The plan is likely to outline the sequence in which current lockdown restrictions will lift.

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Mar 2nd 2021, 7:08 AM

# Stormont

Ministers to iron out final details of Northern Ireland's lockdown exit strategy today

The plan is likely to outline the sequence in which current lockdown restrictions will lift.

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Mar 1st 2021, 7:07 AM

# Pigeon hold

Stormont researcher gets in a flap after pigeon interrupts finance committee meeting

The pigeon was dragged into a video call by an attendee’s cat.

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Feb 24th 2021, 7:56 PM

# Don’t Screen Us Out

DUP's bid to change Northern Ireland’s abortion laws set for Stormont

The DUP private member’s bill will attempt to prevent terminations up to birth in cases of non-fatal serious disabilities.

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Feb 16th 2021, 8:59 AM

# Cross border

No resolution reached between Irish government and Stormont leaders over passenger data sharing

Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill described the situation as ‘regrettable’.

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Jan 18th 2021, 3:00 PM

# sharing is caring

Leaders in the North criticise Irish Government for failing to share passenger data

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill said repeated efforts to secure the information had failed.

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Jan 14th 2021, 7:32 PM

# Stormont

Northern Ireland cancels GCSE and A-level exams due to Covid-19

It comes amid stricter lockdown measures to stop a rise in transmission of coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by new cases.

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Jan 6th 2021, 2:45 PM

# Covid-19

20 more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland as six-week lockdown begins

There have been almost 1,000 new cases of the virus in the North in the last 48 hours.

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Dec 26th 2020, 3:29 PM

# Northern Ireland

Late-night NI Executive meeting called to discuss potential travel ban from Britain

Michelle O’Neill said there is “no time to lose in agreeing a travel ban”.

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Dec 21st 2020, 10:15 PM

# reopening

Stormont leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown in Northern Ireland

A two-week circuit-breaker is ending tomorrow.

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Dec 10th 2020, 7:26 PM

# dr tom black

Taoiseach says DUP was 'wrong' to use cross-community veto on public health measures

The DUP had disagreed with other parties in the Stormont Executive on continuing the Covid-19 restrictions after today.

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Nov 13th 2020, 2:00 PM

# restrictions

'This is the only way forward': Deadlock broken as ministers agree to extend circuit break in Northern Ireland

A fourth executive meeting in as many days reached a breakthrough in Stormont today.

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Nov 12th 2020, 9:25 PM

# Coronavirus

Fifteen deaths and 548 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has provided an update on case numbers.

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Nov 12th 2020, 4:12 PM

# Coronavirus

Ten deaths and 471 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Northern Ireland

The Department of Health has provided an update on case numbers.

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Nov 9th 2020, 2:12 PM

# Centenary

Major funding for NI centenary set to be announced, as local politicians push for greater role in planning

Department of Foreign Affairs officials have been involved in meetings planning the centenary events.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 12:05 AM

# Stormont

Polls and pandemics: How Northern Ireland's two leaders are facing defiance and disappointment

Both leaders have faced a difficult few weeks.

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Oct 27th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Brexit

Irish Sea checks will be ‘operationally effective’ by New Year even if facilities are unfinished

That’s according to Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s lead official on EU exit.

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Oct 21st 2020, 6:57 PM

# Stormont

'Complacency is our enemy': New restrictions to limit social interaction between households in Belfast

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill announced the new measures this evening.

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Sep 10th 2020, 9:57 PM

# sinn féin NI leader

Michelle O'Neill admits public health message has been undermined by Bobby Storey funeral attendance

DUP leader Arlene Foster welcomed the admission, which she said caused “deep hurt and anger”.

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Sep 10th 2020, 9:58 AM

# Local Lockdowns

Stormont Executive to consider renewed Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Health said that measures may be taken on localised or region-wide scales.

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Aug 18th 2020, 8:14 PM