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Sinn Féin rejects Arlene Foster's Irish language proposal
Michelle O’Neill said the DUP has not acknowledged the reasons for Martin McGuinness’ resignation.
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Aug 31st 2017, 10:34 PM
Adams says young people will be radicalised by the DUP’s refusal to embrace their rights
Unlikely to reach a deal anytime soon, the Northern Ireland Assembly has remained empty since January.
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Aug 31st 2017, 9:39 AM
With young people in 'Repeal' jumpers beside him, Leo Varadkar was asked about the Eighth in Belfast today
Varadkar will also give a speech at Queen’s University as part of his first trip to Northern Ireland as Taoiseach.
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Aug 4th 2017, 11:06 AM
DUP accuses Varadkar of sending 'mixed messages' and 'going backwards'
“Just what is going on in Dublin?” DUP deputy Nigel Dodds has asked provocatively.
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Jul 30th 2017, 5:00 PM
DUP hits out at the Irish government for 'sticking its nose in' Stormont talks
The DUP have said that they are all “miles from agreement”.
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Jul 5th 2017, 8:40 AM
'What's wrong with someone who wants to live through Irish?' - Sinn Féin hits back at DUP
Earlier, Arlene Foster said that Sinn Féin’s ‘shopping list’ is holding up a deal in the North.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 7:49 PM
Gerry Adams asks UK to not restore direct rule from Westminster in North
The Sinn Féin leader doesn’t expect a power-sharing deal to be reached in Northern Ireland by tomorrow.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 2:01 PM
Gerry Adams doesn't think power-sharing deal will be reached by Monday
Theresa May has called both Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill to outline her government’s desire to see a deal in the North.
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Jul 1st 2017, 5:55 PM
Deadline missed: No deal reached in Stormont talks
The power-sharing assembly has been vacant since January.
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Jun 29th 2017, 4:15 PM
DUP and Sinn Féin have just 24 hours to reach a deal - so what happens if they don't?
An Irish Language Act, same-sex marriage and Arlene Foster’s resignation are the main issues that need to be agreed upon.
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Jun 28th 2017, 3:45 PM
No snap election: London will 'consider all options' for the North after Easter
Northern Secretary James Brokenshire has effectively removed the prospect of a second snap election.
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Mar 28th 2017, 2:11 PM
The DUP didn't show up, Sinn Féin say they didn't walk out. What happens now?
The two largest parties in the North are pointing the finger at each other, after talks broke down.
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Mar 27th 2017, 9:23 AM
'We can’t have another groundhog day at Stormont': Gerry Adams weighs in on Northern election
If talks on forming a government collapse, a possible return to direct rule from Westminster is on the table.
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Mar 6th 2017, 2:30 PM
DUP MLA admits four family members made use of "cash for ash" scheme
South Down MLA Jim Wells said he wanted to make it clear that he had “no financial interests” in it whatsoever.
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Jan 21st 2017, 12:10 PM
On dramatic day for politics in the North, a senior DUP figure also stood down
Dr Andrew Crawford has been accused of exerting his influence to keep the “cash for ash” scheme running.
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Jan 20th 2017, 8:49 AM
The deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire will have no choice but name a date for elections later today.
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Jan 16th 2017, 12:25 PM
How the Irish language drove a wedge between Northern Ireland's Assembly
A movement has begun to protest against decisions taken by the Assembly ‘against’ the Irish language.
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Jan 11th 2017, 6:35 AM
Explainer: What is the 'cash for ash' scandal?
The latest twist in the long-running controversy has seen Martin McGuinness resign after Arlene Foster refused to step aside.
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Jan 9th 2017, 5:27 PM
DUP politician admits he didn't know heterosexual people could contract HIV
Trevor Clarke made the admission in a Stormont debate calling for a new HIV awareness campaign.
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Nov 30th 2016, 7:46 AM
Northern Ireland says it doesn’t want 'special status'
Stormont rejected a motion calling for a special status to be granted.
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Oct 17th 2016, 9:48 PM
Sinn Féin accused of "taking out" Peter Robinson after explosive Nama claims
A report has claimed that a party member was involved in ‘coaching’ a witness.
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Aug 18th 2016, 2:17 PM
Stormont rejects allowing abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality
The proposals were discussed during a debate last night.
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Feb 11th 2016, 8:48 AM
The political world has been paying tribute to Peter Robinson
The Northern Irish First Minister and DUP leader announced his decision to retire before the next election this morning.
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Nov 19th 2015, 11:00 PM
A fresh start? There's a new deal in town but nobody wants to talk about 'the past'
Those two words are still causing problems.
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Nov 17th 2015, 6:05 PM
Same-sex marriage bill passed (then blocked) in Northern Ireland
Four previous attempts to introduce same-sex marriage in Stormont were narrowly defeated.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 2:20 PM
Provisional IRA members leafleting and electioneering for Sinn Féin - report
Two reports into the current status of the Provisional IRA have been published today. Here’s what they say…
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Oct 20th 2015, 11:10 PM
Explainer: What on earth is going on in Northern Ireland?
With the executive on the brink of collapse, what are the likely outcomes?
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Sep 11th 2015, 5:08 PM
More rain pain for Ireland but positives to take after running world champions close
The result may not have gone their way but Ireland once again showed why they belong at the top level.
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Aug 28th 2015, 8:40 PM
Ireland miss out on landmark win after falling just short against Australia
A 23-run defeat in Stormont for John Bracewell’s side.
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Aug 27th 2015, 7:50 PM
Ireland set for 'Everest scale' challenge as world champions Australia arrive in town
John Bracewell’s side will hope to topple Australia when the sides meet in Belfast on Thursday.
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Aug 27th 2015, 7:25 AM
UUP to withdraw from Executive: 'We will not stay while Sinn Féin ignores IRA murders'
Mike Nesbitt said a vote will be taken by the party executive on Saturday.
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Aug 26th 2015, 6:00 PM
'You have to accept criticism' - Ireland keen to right the wrongs against world champions
Ireland welcome Australia to Stormont on Thursday as the international summer comes to a head.
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Aug 25th 2015, 9:30 PM
Ireland's 21-game winning run comes to a shuddering halt at the hands of PNG
That was not part of the plan.
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Jul 15th 2015, 9:33 PM
Police investigate after Irish tricolour raised over Stormont
Construction work is currently taking place on the roof of the building.
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Jun 3rd 2015, 10:48 PM
Stormont transformed as 40,000 fans flock to Belfast's staging of Crashed Ice
Parliament Buildings as you’ve never seen them before.
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Feb 22nd 2015, 9:46 AM
One of our journalists will race this terrifying Belfast ice track on Friday
Hello, ice.
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Feb 19th 2015, 3:00 PM
We're training for Red Bull's 'Crashed Ice' event so you don't have to
Who knew skating downhill really, really fast could be so scary?
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Jan 15th 2015, 6:45 PM
'Broad agreement' reached in Stormont talks as politicians take selfies and listen to Serial
Talks on welfare reform, flags, parades and the past continued through the night.
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Dec 23rd 2014, 9:35 PM
"Substantial progress" in Northern Ireland talks - but Adams not confident they'll wrap up soon
The talks are on a break, and will resume on Monday.
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Dec 20th 2014, 12:30 PM
Enda Kenny: Sinn Féin expenses north of the border 'off the richter scale'
His comments came after BBC Spotlight revealed that Sinn Féin MLAs claimed almost £700,000 for research purposes in the last decade.
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Nov 26th 2014, 6:25 PM
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