The Irish Times

Sandymount Presbyterian row the latest in the church over same-sex issues

In 2018 the General Assembly in Belfast decided same-sex couples could no longer be full members of the church, nor could their children be baptised

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 21:06

The Irish Times view on British politics: Brexit purge continues

Brexiteers in British government are now taking on independent civil service

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 20:08

Foster pledges to ‘get Northern Ireland moving’ as Assembly sits again

DUP members vote in Sinn Féin’s Alex Maskey as speaker

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 16:43

Who are the new ministers in the Northern Ireland executive?

Alliance leader Naomi Long appointed as justice minister

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:56

Northern Executive and Assembly to be reinstated after parties reach deal

DUP, Sinn Féin give their backing to the British and Irish governments’ deal

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 01:30

Deep rifts over Presbyterian Church’s hard line on same-sex marriage

New laws in North will see further divisions emerge as attitudes harden within church

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 01:00

Alliance leader Naomi Long upbeat on non-sectarian centre

Gains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidate

Wed May 15 2019 - 01:36

PSNI must investigate alleged paedophile ring, says ex-watchdog

Nuala O’Loan calls for action after victims come forward with claims of historic abuse

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 01:00

Naomi Long warns against another Assembly election

Alliance leader tells party conference it is not the time to indulge in a ‘vanity project’

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 18:05

Alliance happy to re-enter Northern Executive if criteria met

Naomi Long calls for audit on cost of division in North across education and public services

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 17:52

South Antrim: One of three DUP MLAs likely to lose seat

Anti-abortion group set to campaign in constituency against Alliance’s David Ford

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 18:56

Northern Ireland conducted 16 abortions in year 2015/2016

Abortion figures for North for last two years have been lower than previous years

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 16:16

DUP will ‘battle’ to have Brexit endorsed by Westminster vote

Gerry Adams urges Government to negotiate special designation for North within EU

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 16:14

NI AG says further consideration of Brexit challenge warranted

Failed legal challenge to process may be referred directly to the Supreme Court

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 13:15

Pride in ‘inclusive’ 1916 commemoration rings hollow

Irish State managed to alienate North just as Brexit made unification a real prospect

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 01:12

David Ford ousted as church elder over same sex marriage support

Former Alliance chief dismissed from Presbyterian Second Donegore Church in Antrim

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 18:46

Naomi Long looks certain to be next Alliance leader

East Belfast MLA due to be formally ratified on October 26th

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 19:47

Brexit would have ‘profound political significance’ for North, court hears

Belfast judge considers arguments on how quitting EU would affect Northern Ireland

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 13:20

David Ford to step down as leader of North’s Alliance Party

South Antrim Assembly member will formally stand down on 15th anniversary of leadership

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 13:44

Theresa May acted legally on Brexit, NI court hears

Lawyer for British government defends right to fully implement referendum vote to quit EU

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 13:41

Arlene Foster: UK must now “get on with” quitting European Union

Martin McGuinness says Brexit is not a “done deal” for Northern Ireland

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 01:02

Sex worker challenges NI law criminalising clients of prostitutes

Laura Lee granted leave to seek a judicial review of Stormont legislation

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 16:42

DUP and Sinn Fein criticised for not releasing report on Brexit impact

Alliance Party and SDLP say Stormont civil servants’ report pointed to how quitting EU could damage Northern Ireland

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00

Legal challenge to ask if Belfast Agreement may trump Brexit

Cross-party group of MLAs seek to judicially review UK’s move towards leaving EU

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 18:58

NI attorney general may become involved in Brexit case

John Larkin sets out view that challenges to Brexit appear to raise an issue of devolution

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 13:38

Alliance Party seeks Nama inquiry to restore ‘public trust’ in politics

Stormont party leaders invited to talks on setting up fully independent investigation

Thu Sept 15 2016 - 19:01

Legal challenge to Brexit to be heard at Belfast High court

Judge to focus on issues specific to Northern Ireland arising from UK’s exit from the EU

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 11:46

Northern rights activist launches legal challenge to Brexit

Raymond McCord claims UK withdrawal from EU could damage peace process

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 01:00

NI politicians threaten legal challenge to Brexit

Group demands Belfast Agreement be legally protected before UK move to trigger EU exit

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 00:01

Villiers: No special EU status for North post-Brexit

Charlie Flanagan to meet with Northern Secretary to discuss impact on cross-border relations

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 08:50

Brexit vote pushes the North into ‘uncharted waters’

Anxiety over jobs, investment, tariffs and Border controls

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 22:10

What will Brexit mean for the North and cross-Border trade?

Despite assurances, concerns remain about impact on farming, politics and security

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 11:31

New-look Northern Ireland Executive sets sail with fair wind behind it

Virtually all power at Stormont is now in the hands of the DUP and Sinn Féin

Wed May 25 2016 - 22:20

Independent unionist Claire Sugden agrees to be Stormont justice minister

Appointment of 29-year-old East Derry MLA allows Executive to be formed

Wed May 25 2016 - 22:04