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SF forced DUP hand on policing: Empey

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:12:42 GMT

Sinn Fein has forced the Democratic Unionists to accelerate the devolution of policing and justice powers from Westminster, rival unionists claimed today.

DUP member wants interpretive centre plans dropped

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:38:00 GMT

A DUP assembly member has told Senator Cecilia Keaveney to drop any plans for an interpretive centre at a British Army base in his constituency.

Ulster Unionist Party to form electoral pact with Tories

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:34:49 GMT

The Ulster Unionist Party last night agreed to form an electoral pact with the Conservatives.

Executive action: Moves we’ve waited 153 days for

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:23:21 GMT

The Stormont Executive finally swung into action yesterday, announcing a deferral of water charges to 2010 and a relaxation of rules on rural house-building.

Unionists to decide on Tory election pact

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:19 GMT

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) will tonight decide on whether or not it will form a new electoral pact with the Conservatives.

Irish PM says there is no shame in moderate drinking

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:36:58 GMT

The Republic's PM has revealed his secret to switching off after a hard day at the office -- "taking it handy" with a pint of Guinness.

51% majority not enough for Irish unity: Ahern

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:26:46 GMT

A united Ireland could not be achieved by a simple majority poll in favour of constitutional change, according to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Water rates may be delayed

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:06:59 GMT

Speculation was mounting last night that the implementation of Northern Ireland’s controversial water rates could be stalled for up to three years.

Hopes rise for fresh delay in water rates

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:06:59 GMT

Speculation was mounting last night that the implementation of Northern Ireland’s controversial water rates could be stalled for up to three years.

SDLP outlines plans to protect Irish language

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:16:32 GMT

The SDLP today proposed its own legislative proposals to protect the rights of Irish speakers in Northern Ireland.

BNP demands probe after list of members published online

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:44:42 GMT

The far-right British National Party last night called for a police investigation after a full list of party members was posted on the internet.

Sinn Fein and DUP claim a victory of sorts after policing agreement

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:23:49 GMT

The deal represents a reasonable compromise between the warring DUP and Sinn Fein, argues Noel McAdam

Human rights lawyer invited to fill Attorney General shoes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:21:08 GMT

A human rights barrister with more than 20 years experience is to be invited to be Northern Ireland’s attorney general.

First stop for leaders is Downing Street... with a shopping list for Brown

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:19:33 GMT

First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are likely to be in London today, asking Prime Minister Gordon Brown to make good on his promises of practical support.

New Justice Minister on way in deal between SF and DUP

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:50:08 GMT

Northern Ireland could have its first Justice Minister in less than a year under a detailed agreement reached between the DUP and Sinn Fein.

Policing powers to be devolved to Stormont

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:26:28 GMT

A series of steps leading to the devolution of policing and justice powers was unveiled today.

Policing powers to be devolved to Stormont ‘within months’

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:26:28 GMT

A series of steps leading to the devolution of policing and justice powers “within months” was unveiled today.

Sinn Fein attacked as MLAs call for an immediate meeting

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:22:38 GMT

Assembly members yesterday demanded an ‘immediate’ meeting of the stalled Stormont Executive — but without a vote.

Executive set to meet as public demands action on economy

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:26:57 GMT

Northern Ireland’s deadlocked Executive is set to be back in business this Thursday, it emerged last night.

Executive may be close to return

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:56:12 GMT

Hopes were rising today of a breakthrough in negotiations between the DUP and Sinn Fein which could allow Stormont Executive meetings to resume.

Empey slams Executive's 'suspended animation'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:51:32 GMT

Northern Ireland's government has been locked in suspended animation by the dispute between the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Fein, it was claimed today.

Pensioners march on Stormont

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:12:16 GMT

Hundreds of pensioners from across Northern Ireland facing financial crisis today braved the cold for a march on Stormont to urge the Executive to put political differences aside and help elderly people who can’t afford to heat their home and eat.

SF leadership talks bring new hope stalemate may be broken

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:54:41 GMT

There were signs last night of possible progress in the talks to secure Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government after Sinn Fein revealed its party leadership had met to discuss the issue.

Prime Minister calls for global tax cuts to curb recession

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:47:23 GMT

Gordon Brown will call today for a co-ordinated programme of tax cuts by the world's leading economies to limit the impact of the global downturn.

It’s a close shave for Alban

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:26:16 GMT

In one of the hairiest moments of his career, Assemblyman Alban Maginness has gone for the chop — shaving off his trademark moustache after 37 years.