NI leaders look to ‘brighter’ future with series of lockdown relaxations
Stormont’s leaders said Northern Ireland can look to a brighter future as they announced a sweeping range of Covid-19 lockdown relaxations.
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Hospitality reopening fast-tracked in NI as raft of lockdown relaxations agreed
The reopening of Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sectors have been fast-tracked as part of a series of lockdown relaxations agreed by Stormont ministers.
Raft of lockdown relaxations to be rubber-stamped by Stormont ministers
The reopening of hairdressers and the resumption of competitive sport are among relaxations set to be agreed by Stormont ministers.
Police blast rioters with water cannon as violence flares again in N Ireland
Rioters have been blasted with a water cannon by police as unrest stirred on the streets of Northern Ireland once more.
Prime Minister and Irish premier make joint call for calm in Northern Ireland
The UK Prime Minister and Irish premier have made a joint call for calm after days of unrest in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Secretary welcomes united condemnation of violence
A united message of condemnation of recent violence in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by the Secretary of State.
Emergency talks to take place following violent unrest in Northern Ireland
Emergency talks are set to take place in Northern Ireland following a week of violence that police said has been on a scale not seen in recent years.
‘Miracle no-one was killed’ in violent scenes across Northern Ireland – ministers
It is a “miracle” that no one has been killed in violent disorder over the last week, the Northern Ireland Assembly has heard.
Stormont ministers unite to condemn violence and rioting
Ministers in the Stormont Executive have condemned the violence and rioting that has erupted in Northern Ireland, prompting united calls for calm to be restored.
Stormont ministers urged to speak with united voice on NI rioting
Ministers in the Stormont Executive have been urged to speak with a united voice in condemning rioting that has erupted in Northern Ireland.
Stormont Executive to meet after another night of violence in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Executive is to meet on Thursday morning to be briefed on the ongoing unrest seen over the last week.
Second competition launched to find new chief for NI civil service
A second recruitment competition has been launched to find a new head of Northern Ireland’s civil service.
Stormont Executive agrees series of lockdown easements for Northern Ireland
Stormont ministers have agreed a series of lockdown relaxations including a timetable for returning all schoolchildren to classes in Northern Ireland.
Stormont Executive agrees timetable for full school return in NI
Stormont ministers have agreed a timetable for all schoolchildren to return to classes in Northern Ireland.
Poots challenged on differing departmental positions on cricket pitch clay ban
A Stormont minister has been challenged on why he and some of his officials were at odds on whether the import of cricket pitch clay is banned under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Fiscal commission to examine tax-varying powers for Stormont Executive
A fiscal commission is set to examine tax-varying powers in Northern Ireland, the region’s finance minister has said.
Businesses voice concern on lack of ‘certainty’ in Stormont lockdown exit plan
Businesses have expressed frustration at the lack of dates and timelines in Stormont’s lockdown exit plan.
Civil servants asked to finalise lockdown exit plan details
Stormont ministers have asked civil servants to finalise details of Northern Ireland’s lockdown exit strategy.
NI ministers to discuss final details of lockdown exit strategy
Stormont ministers will convene on Monday to discuss final details of Northern Ireland’s lockdown exit strategy.
Stormont ministers stick with phased plan for school return
Stormont ministers have stuck with their phased plan for returning children to school despite DUP concerns that it is too slow.
Lockdown extended in Northern Ireland but some pupils set for school return
Northern Ireland’s lockdown has been extended to April, but some primary school pupils will return to class on March 8.
Abortion law change proposal tabled at Stormont
A legislative attempt to repeal an aspect of Northern Ireland’s recently liberalised abortion laws has been formally tabled at Stormont.
Stormont under legal duty to fund Troubles pension, judges say
Northern Ireland’s highest court has said Stormont ministers have a legal duty to fund a pension for badly-injured conflict victims.
Survivor: Stormont mother and baby apology ‘must be sincere’
A woman whose son was taken from her at one of Ireland’s mother and baby homes after she was transferred across the border has said any Stormont apology must be sincere.
Mother and baby homes report due to be published
A report into the operation of institutions for women and babies in Northern Ireland is to be published later.
Stalemate between Stormont and Westminster over victims’ pension funding goes on
A stalemate between the Northern Ireland Executive and Westminster is continuing over a compensation scheme for injured Troubles victims.
‘Difficult’ Northern Ireland draft budget open for consultation
A “difficult” draft budget for Northern Ireland has opened for consultation.
Failure to restore Stormont powersharing ‘a disgrace’, says Sinn Fein leader
Sinn Fein’s leader has accused the Government and DUP of prolonging Stormont’s powersharing crisis to allow an unreflective view of Northern Ireland to be presented in the Brexit debate.
Arlene Foster urges end to decision-making ‘limbo’ in Northern Ireland
DUP leader Arlene Foster has called on the British Government to end decision-making “limbo” in Northern Ireland after officials said they would not appeal against a court judgment seriously limiting their powers.
Sinn Fein president: Orange Order should show leadership and meet the party
Mary Lou McDonald has urged the Orange Order to think again after it snubbed her offer of a meeting.