#northern-ireland

#northern-ireland

Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation could impact power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Donaldson had strongly influenced the DUP's decisions on power-sharing and negotiations. [ more ]

Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party due to historic sexual offense charges.

His resignation plunged the Democratic Unionist Party into uncertainty ahead of U.K. elections, impacting Northern Ireland's political landscape. [ more ]

Power sharing has returned to Stormont in Northern Ireland after a two-year hiatus.

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of DUP, hailed this as a good day for Northern Ireland and expressed hope for a prosperous and stable future. [ more ]

The discovery of well-preserved Iron Age remains in a bog in Northern Ireland sparks both awe and discomfort due to the reminder of the region's troubled past.

The find raises questions about the unresolved history of violence and conflict in the area, highlighting the ongoing challenges of coming to terms with the past. [ more ]

England drawn against Finland, Greece, and Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.

Scotland to face Croatia, Poland, and Portugal in the Nations League.

Wales in the same group as Iceland, Montenegro, and Turkey in the Nations League.

Northern Ireland to play against Belarus, Bulgaria, and Luxembourg in the Nations League. [ more ]

Irish and EU officials will have questions about the British government's deal regarding checks on goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar sees no red flags in the deal so far, but emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to the Good Friday Agreement and ensuring no hard border between North and South. [ more ]

Irish government and EU will have questions about the deal published by the British government

No red flags seen so far, but some questions will be asked about trading arrangements [ more ]

The UK government plans to replace the green lane process with a UK internal market system to govern the movement of goods within the United Kingdom.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sees this move as effectively scrapping the Irish Sea border for goods remaining within the UK. [ more ]

The command paper "Safeguarding The Union" commits to replacing the current green lane process with a UK internal market system.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sees this as a concession to scrap the Irish Sea border for goods within the UK. [ more ]

The UK government plans to replace the green lane process with a UK internal market system for goods within the United Kingdom.

The DUP sees this move as a key concession to eliminate the Irish Sea border for goods intended for the UK market. [ more ]

Brexit had unexpected implications for Ireland, including rekindling the constitutional question of Irish unity.

Brexit undermined the shared space and fluid identities in Northern Ireland established by the Good Friday Agreement. [ more ]

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with Northern Ireland's new power-sharing executive and hailed the return of decision-making power to the region's politicians.

Sunak dismissed speculation about a united Ireland and emphasized the focus on delivering for the people. [ more ]

The British and Irish Prime Ministers are in Belfast to discuss the Good Friday Agreement and power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

There may be tension between the British and Irish governments regarding the prime minister's visit. [ more ]

Michelle O'Neill becomes the first Irish nationalist to be named first minister of Northern Ireland.

She shares power equally with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party. [ more ]

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first leader

Power-sharing government returns after two-year boycott [ more ]

Northern Ireland aims to secure League B status in Nations League play-off against Montenegro.

Euro 2025 qualification significance emphasizes the importance of winning the two-legged play-off. [ more ]

Northern Ireland prepares for crucial Women's Nations League play-off against Montenegro.

Team aims to retain League B status impacting Euro 2025 qualifying. [ more ]

Rebecca Holloway to miss Women's Nations League play-off

Toni-Leigh Finnegan called into Northern Ireland squad [ more ]

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored with pro-United Ireland parties in key positions

A growing shift in demographics and national identity suggests that Northern Ireland is becoming less unionist and more open to a united Ireland [ more ]

Michelle O'Neill, an Irish nationalist, has become the first minister of Northern Ireland.

The government in Northern Ireland returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists.

The power-sharing government in Northern Ireland shares power between British unionists and Irish nationalists. [ more ]

Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has agreed to end a boycott and restore power-sharing with Sinn Fein.

The UK government has given Northern Ireland politicians until February 8 to restore the local government or face new elections. [ more ]

Deal reached to end political deadlock in Northern Ireland and establish power-sharing government.

Sinn Fein will take on top leadership role in Northern Ireland for the first time. [ more ]

The UK and Irish leaders are confident that a new power-sharing government could be formed in Northern Ireland as soon as next week.

The DUP party has blocked a functioning executive and assembly in Northern Ireland since February 2022. [ more ]

Conor Bradley's recent performances for Liverpool have been praised by Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.

Bradley scored his first Liverpool goal and notched two assists in a win over Chelsea.

Bradley has shown mental strength and resilience after dealing with a difficult personal situation. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak met with Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, Michelle O'Neill, to mark the restoration of the country's powersharing arrangements.

The new devolved government will focus on improving public services and addressing strained finances.

Chris Heaton-Harris dismissed the prospect of a border poll on Irish reunification, stating that the conditions for a referendum were not met and downplayed the likelihood of one within a decade. [ more ]

The green lane proposed for goods flowing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be replaced by the UK internal market system.

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has endorsed a deal to restore power sharing after a 23-month absence. [ more ]

A deal has been struck between the DUP and the British government to restore Stormont powersharing in Northern Ireland.

The deal will remove all post-Brexit checks on goods moving into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK. [ more ]

Well-preserved ancient human remains dating back potentially 2,500 years have been discovered in a bog in Northern Ireland.

The skeletal remains are believed to be from a male aged between 13 to 17 years of age at the time of death. [ more ]

Physical and identity checks will no longer be required for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, except in cases of suspicion of smuggling or criminal activity. [ more ]

The Northern Ireland secretary has outlined four key elements in the package to restore power sharing at Stormont.

The new deal aims to protect NI's place within the UK, strengthen the UK internal market, create a new east-west council, and improve NI's finances.

The deal will eliminate routine checks on goods traveling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. [ more ]

DUP announces support for power-sharing deal after 23-month absence

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill to become first nationalist first minister in Northern Ireland [ more ]

Michelle O'Neill is set to become the first Irish nationalist leader in Northern Ireland's history, marking a milestone towards reunification.

Her ascent to the role signals that Sinn Fein's goal of a united Ireland may be within reach.

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement established power-sharing arrangements in Northern Ireland between nationalist and unionist communities. [ more ]

Power sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after a two-year deadlock, with Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.

Members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, and a new power-sharing executive will be formed.

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland in the 2022 assembly election, giving them a dominant role in the new power-sharing government. [ more ]

After two years without a functioning government, Northern Ireland's Parliament Buildings will open their doors on Saturday and Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill will be named as the first minister.

O'Neill will make history as Northern Ireland's first republican leader, representing a party that wants north and south to come together as a single country. [ more ]

Northern Ireland appoints its first Irish nationalist leader

This development is seen as a milestone towards reunification [ more ]

Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to reconvene after a two-year boycott, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.

The restoration of power-sharing institutions will bring an end to an impasse that has paralyzed politics in Northern Ireland.

There are calls for loyalist protesters to picket Stormont estate to protest against the DUP's deal with London. [ more ]

Michelle O'Neill's elevation as Northern Ireland's first minister is a historic moment that challenges the unionist majority.

Sinn Fein's political success does not guarantee a united Ireland, as Northern Ireland's population remains divided. [ more ]

Sinn Fein believes a united Ireland is within reach as they prepare to claim the post of Northern Ireland first minister.

The restoration of power sharing between the Democratic Unionist Party and the UK government is seen as a historical turning point for the island.

Mary Lou McDonald, the leader of Sinn Fein, hopes people will find the conversation about a united Ireland welcoming. [ more ]

Legislation to implement a deal on power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be debated by MPs.

The deal includes no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. [ more ]

The DUP has backed a new Brexit deal with the aim of restoring power-sharing at Stormont.

Boris Johnson has criticized the new deal, warning that it could tie the UK to EU trade rules in the future. [ more ]

Brexit deal may ease political tension in Northern Ireland

British government to reduce checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from Britain [ more ]

New rules have been announced to smooth post-Brexit trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland as part of a deal to restore the Stormont executive.

The measures remove routine checks on goods from Great Britain destined for Northern Ireland and replace them with a UK internal market system for goods remaining within the UK.

The command paper also includes legislative measures to affirm Northern Ireland's constitutional position in the UK and promises to amend domestic law so that EU laws will not automatically apply. [ more ]

The U.K. has published a deal to break Northern Ireland's political deadlock and restore the regional government after almost two years.

The deal eases border checks imposed because of Brexit that unsettled Northern Ireland's delicate political balance and sparked a crisis. [ more ]

The UK government plans to replace the current green lane process with a UK internal market system for goods within the United Kingdom.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sees this as a concession that will eliminate the Irish Sea border for goods remaining in the UK. [ more ]

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is willing to accept a Sinn Fein first minister in Northern Ireland's assembly.

Stormont's power-sharing executive may be revived soon, allowing for urgent matters like tackling hospital waiting lists and settling public sector pay claims. [ more ]

The UK government is attempting to strike a balance in Northern Ireland over Brexit by getting the DUP to accept a deal aimed at resuming power-sharing.

The government is trying to tell the DUP that something has changed about the way Britain relates to Northern Ireland, the EU that nothing has changed, and Brexiters that everything is fine, but not all three things can be true. [ more ]

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has ended its boycott of power-sharing institutions at Stormont after examining the UK government's latest offer to end the impasse.

The DUP's boycott has had a detrimental impact on Northern Ireland's public services, including long waiting lists in hospitals and a severe budget. [ more ]

The agreement struck with the DUP will not require Rishi Sunak to re-open his Windsor Framework deal with the EU.

The new agreement aims to remove all post-Brexit checks on goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain and allow Northern Ireland to no longer automatically follow EU laws. [ more ]

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the DUP, has agreed to end a boycott and potentially restore the power-sharing administration in Belfast.

The UK government has given Northern Ireland's political parties until February 8 to restore the collapsed government or face new elections.

The DUP's decision faces opposition from hard-line unionists who fiercely support Northern Ireland's place in the UK. [ more ]

Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to end their boycott and return to power-sharing government.

The decision came after the U.K. government set a deadline for Northern Ireland politicians to restore the government or face new elections.

The DUP initially walked out in opposition to post-Brexit trade rules that imposed customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K. [ more ]

The DUP party executive has backed a government deal to address their concerns over post-Brexit trade barriers in Northern Ireland.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he would drop the blockade on devolution at Stormont once the government implemented the measures offered to his party. [ more ]

The Democratic Unionist party has endorsed a deal with the UK government to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland after two years of political deadlock.

The deal paves the way for Sinn Fein to take the first minister post for the first time, with a DUP member as deputy first minister. [ more ]

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is ready to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland after a two-year boycott that paralyzed decision-making in the region.

The DUP's return to power sharing could lead to Sinn Fein, the Irish nationalist party, holding the most senior political role of first minister for the first time instead of deputy first minister. [ more ]

The Democratic Unionist Party will consider ending its boycott of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will present UK government proposals to address unionist concerns over post-Brexit trade arrangements. [ more ]

The U.K. government has given Northern Ireland politicians until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed regional government.

The largest British unionist party in Northern Ireland is considering ending its boycott and rejoining the power-sharing administration. [ more ]

Postpartum psychosis is one of the mental health conditions that affect 10-20% of mothers during pregnancy or the year after.

Accessing treatment for postpartum mental health conditions can be a postcode lottery. [ more ]

Future availability of silver dental fillings in Northern Ireland is at risk due to the EU's plan to phase out amalgam.

Ban on exports of amalgam from the EU could lead to supply shortages to the NHS, with Germany being a major supplier. [ more ]

Northern Ireland's environment is already in a degraded state and may not benefit from higher EU environmental standards.

The lack of functioning executive, environmental protection agency, and governance failures pose a risk to Northern Ireland's environment. [ more ]

Northern Ireland's environment is already in a degraded state and may not benefit from higher EU environmental standards.

The lack of functioning executive, environmental protection agency, and governance failures pose a risk to Northern Ireland's environment. [ more ]