NI Water based decisions on a budget allocation it did not have – Liz Kimmins The Stormont Infrastructure Minister denied a claim by Infrastructure Committee chairwoman Deborah Erskine of a ‘whitewash’. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
Absence rates spike at schools closest to Ballymena disorder Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan said children have been coming to schools traumatised. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
An absolute joy: Timmy Mallet completes cycle around island of Ireland While on the 6000-km cycle, the TV host discovered a family link to Blacksod Lighthouse in Co Mayo. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Alliance leader says abuse ‘unacceptable’ as colleague targeted Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he had been the target of ‘vile homophobic’ abuse over the Nutrients Action Programme. The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Peaceful protest ‘should not be criminalised’, says O’Toole Stormont Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking after the arrest of two protesters on suspicion of criminal damage. Evening Standard · May 27, 2025
Working group to assess impact of trade tariffs on Northern Ireland businesses Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said it will help shape the response to the US tariffs. Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025
Northern Ireland’s position ‘complex’ amid incoming US tariffs Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said she has urged the UK and Irish governments to keep the region in mind in negotiations. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Londonderry to Heathrow flight route secured for two more years Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald made the announcement of £4.626 million of funding for the flight route. Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs MLAs in Northern Ireland have spoken out about their offices being attacked and receiving death threats. Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025
O’Neill ‘did not see ex-press officer McMonagle at Stormont event’ The independent Assembly Commissioner for Standards, Dr Melissa McCullough, has found that Ms O’Neill did not breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
Devolved regions ‘politely entertained but not listened to’ during pandemic Stormont’s former finance minister Conor Murphy gave evidence on Wednesday to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
‘No easy answer’ to determining salaries for politicians It comes as Stormont MLAs consider a proposal for a new body to determine pay levels. The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025 ‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long and senior police took part in the event in Belfast.
Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025 O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day’ for powersharing.
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Call for ‘reality check’ over funding Northern Ireland’s health service Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said demand is set to increase sharply and the budget must rise too.
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Storm Eowyn damage to schools in Northern Ireland cost millions, Stormont told Education Minister Paul Givan said the cost of the damage is still being counted.
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025 Stormont Executive allocates over £17m to deal with impact of Storm Eowyn The Department of Infrastructure is getting the largest slice of the funding with £8 million.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Sinn Fein Stormont minister Conor Murphy wins seat in Seanad The veteran republican took a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025 Stormont leaders urge network provider to compensate customers without power First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly called on NIE Networks to make goodwill payments to those cut off.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Stormont MLAs reminded to ‘dress smartly’ in chamber Speaker Edwin Poots said some MLAs have ‘a very loose interpretation of smart’ when it comes of their attire.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Public inquiry into proposed Co Tyrone gold mine suspended Stormont departments were criticised by the chair of the inquiry as it halted on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024 Ken Reid was loved and respected across Northern Ireland, funeral told Hundreds packed into St Patrick’s Church in Ballymena Co Antrim for a service of thanksgiving for the former UTV political editor
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Covid had more impact on health services in NI, Swann tells inquiry Robin Swann was Stormont’s health minister during the pandemic.