The Irish Times

London to give Irish language official recognition in North

Legislation ‘historic’ but supporters warn of lack of functioning Executive

Tue May 24 2022 - 22:30

UK legacy Bill breaches international law, Belfast Agreement – report

Lewis says legislation will help victims and families to discover truth about crimes

Tue May 24 2022 - 12:00

Coalition has concerns about UK’s proposed legacy Bill - Coveney

Groups working with Troubles bereaved advise non-engagement with proposed body

Wed May 18 2022 - 21:30

O’Neill to warn Johnson not to act unilaterally over protocol

Threats to withdrawal agreement or protocol ‘reckless’, says Sinn Féin northern leader

Mon May 16 2022 - 00:01

North’s Assembly unable to function as DUP blocks speaker

British PM and Taoiseach to try break logjam while EU angry over London protocol threat

Sat May 14 2022 - 01:00

Sense of déjà vu with Stormont as ‘zombie’ Executive continues

Stalemate following election is not what most in Northern Ireland want

Fri May 13 2022 - 21:00

NI Assembly unable to function after DUP blocks vote for speaker

Sinn Féin Stormont leader accuses DUP of ‘holding society to ransom’ over protocol

Fri May 13 2022 - 16:26

UK to offer conditional amnesty for Troubles-related offences

Individuals will have to co-operate with commission for reconciliation and information

Wed May 11 2022 - 01:00

DUP urged to nominate deputy first minister as protocol deadlock deepens

Sinn Féin leader warns UK against using North as bargaining chip in talks with EU

Tue May 10 2022 - 01:00

DUP leader rules out return to Executive without ‘decisive action’ on protocol

Ball is in the UK government’s court, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Tue May 10 2022 - 01:00

‘We will not be held to ransom’ over protocol, says O’Neill

Donaldson says DUP will not go back into Executive unless protocol is replaced

Mon May 09 2022 - 16:56

Efforts towards power-sharing in North to get under way

Irish, British and US governments urge parties to re-establish Executive rapidly

Mon May 09 2022 - 00:01

Michelle O’Neill’s election as NI's next first minister unlikely to be swift

DUP’s protocol demands could lead to protracted negotiations and possible re-run

Sun May 08 2022 - 21:00

South Down: Diane Forsyth elected for DUP after wrangling over candidate

Bullying claim: DUP referred ‘misogynistic’ and ‘outrageously offensive’ material to police

Sat May 07 2022 - 21:51

North Belfast: Routing of SDLP a gift for Alliance’s Nuala McAllister

Four other seats a case of as you were – with two SF and two DUP candidates returned

Sat May 07 2022 - 21:21

Assembly election: Can those who don't vote Orange or Green transform the North?

Northern Ireland election on Thursday: Parties designated ‘other’ sense a chance to move past old divisions

Wed May 04 2022 - 03:00

The Northern Ireland protocol: On May 5th voters will have their say

The protocol is the most important issue for the DUP – not just for first preference votes, but for transfers

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 01:00

Young NI voters swerve ‘that orange and green stuff’

‘Arguments. Violence. Conflict.’ Young people in Derry voice opinions

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 01:00

DUP ‘can’t hold everybody to ransom’ after elections, says Michelle O’Neill

Sinn Féin deputy leader says there should not be a drawn-out process of negotiations

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 12:57

Boris Johnson confirms Bill to suspend NI protocol being considered

UK prime minister claims problems with protocol ‘getting more acute’

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 18:39

Reported changes to NI protocol by UK criticised as breaking of international law

Nationalist parties speak against move by Johnson and Truss to bring in new legislation

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 15:40

Stormont political system ‘long overdue reform’, says North’s Green Party leader

‘Urgency of the climate crisis’ was ‘becoming more and more obvious’, warns Clare Bailey

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 15:47

Musical based on life of John Hume to be staged

Beyond Belief will be produced by the Playhouse theatre in Derry

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 01:00

Multi-cultural centre in Belfast used as a food bank damaged in second arson attack

Police are treating the blaze as a hate crime

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 15:08

Man arrested following suspected acid attack in Belfast released on bail

Victim believed to have sustained ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ to face and chest

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 15:04

Northern Ireland protocol ‘can and will be dealt with’, Doug Beattie says

UUP leader says there will be ‘no united Ireland in my lifetime’ at manifesto launch

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 14:24

NI police believe UVF behind hijacking and hoax bomb

Incident disrupted speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney in Belfast

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 21:13

UK government will ‘intervene directly’ to ensure abortion services are available in North

Brandon Lewis said regulations were being prepared which would give London the necessary powers

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:18

Prosecution of Soldier F must resume immediately, say families of those killed

Solicitors acting for the families say the Public Prosecution Service must now immediately move to re-institute the proceedings

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 21:36

Non-Irish EU citizens crossing Border face travel ‘clearance’ requirement after MPs’ vote

Human rights groups condemn move to reinstate US-style visa waivers

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 22:15

EU official criticises UK government for failing on most NI protocol commitments

Richard Szostak cites temporary port infrastructure and issues over customs data

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:09

Most recommendations of ‘Cash for Ash’ inquiry yet to be implemented – report

North’s Comptroller and Auditor General ‘surprised’ only one disciplined after inquiry

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00

Public sector workers in North strike after rejecting pay offer

Proposed rise of 1.75% described as ‘slap in the face’ at time of escalating inflation

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 20:03

Donaldson set to be one of two DUP candidates for Lagan Valley

Victory in the Assembly election would mean DUP leader having to resign his Westminster seat

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 00:01