Recognising the role of Irish Londoners
There was strong support for recognising Irish Londoners’ immense contribution to the city by making the celebrations an official part of our annual calendar…
Northern Ireland
Hillsborough – was it really a deal?
Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Minister have outlined a timetable for reform of the management of parades. But problems remain around the vacancy of Justice Minister. Speaking to Assembly Members at Stormont, Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuiness set outtest
Northern Ireland decommissioning – progress but not the end
Speaking in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that two republican Paramilitary groups, the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) and the Official IRA and the loyalist South East Antrim Ulster Defence Association have decommissioned their weapons.test
Northern Ireland: It’s not over ’til it’s over
The weekend’s optimism in Northern Ireland has dissipated. DUP sources have said their assembly party is not ready to accept a deal and they won’t be pressured.
Deadline Friday
The parties in N. Ireland have until Friday to resolve their differences over the devolution of policing and justice, and the future of the parades commission.
Northern Ireland on the edge as Robinson and McGuinness hold “defining talks”
Gordon Brown & Brian Cowen will hold talks in Downing St. today while Martin McGuinness & Peter Robinson meet at Stormont on a crucial day for Northern Ireland.
After the Robinson affair, is a deal on policing and justice within reach?
Signs are emerging that a deal on policing and justice powers in Northern Ireland could be near to completion – a deal could be struck by the end of the week.
Devolution update
The latest from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland – where now?
Explanation of the process for a succession and profiles of the candidates to replace Peter Robinson as First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Is this the week the walls come down at Stormont?
On Thursday, the UDA completed its decommissioning programme; by the weekend, however, the peace process faced crisis following news of Iris Robinson’s affairs.