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Heaton-Harris: Negotiated protocol solution can carry support of all communities

A negotiated solution to issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol can carry the support of all communities in the region, Chris Heaton-Harris has said. The Northern Ireland Secretary also reiterated that he intends to call an election if ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:34

Northern Ireland

Covid-19 powers to be extended by further six months in Northern Ireland

Health Minister Robin Swann has said he will extend his department’s powers under the Coronavirus Act for a further six months. However, in a written statement to the Assembly Mr Swann said he has “no plans and certainly no desire” to ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:09

Northern Ireland

Super-sized nature reserve planned for hills above Belfast

A “super-sized” nature reserve is to be created in the hills above Belfast. Conservation charity Ulster Wildlife has unveiled the plan for an area of grassland that is the size of 480 football pitches. The move comes after the ...

01 Aug 2022 at 11:43

Ireland

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

The crisis-hit Stormont Assembly has reconvened for a special sitting to pay tribute to David Trimble, one of the principal architects of the devolved institutions in Belfast. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and former leader of ...

02 Aug 2022 at 17:12

Stability in NI cannot be held hostage by ‘Tory infighting’, Sinn Fein warns

Political stability in Northern Ireland cannot be held hostage over infighting within the Conservative Party, Michelle O’Neill has warned. Sinn Fein’s vice president said the turmoil within Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ...

06 Jun 2022 at 18:25

Northern Ireland

New rescue equipment will save lives, says Edwin Poots

New rescue equipment, including an amphibious all-terrain vehicle, will save lives in Northern Ireland, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has said. Mr Poots visited Castlewellan Forest Park, Co Down, where he saw some of ...

06 Jun 2022 at 20:08

Northern Ireland

Poots says schools ‘will suffer’ due to legislation to promote integrated sector

A DUP minister has warned that schools will “suffer” due to new legislation to promote the integrated sector. Edwin Poots, filling in for Education Minister Michelle McIlveen at Assembly Questions, claimed the largest ...

14 Mar 2022 at 18:55

Northern Ireland

DUP councillor Paul Rankin co-opted to Lagan Valley Assembly seat

DUP councillor Paul Rankin has been co-opted to become the party’s new Assembly member for Lagan Valley. He will fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots to South Belfast following ...

14 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Northern Ireland

Assembly passes climate Bill committing Northern Ireland to net zero by 2050

The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed climate change legislation committing the region to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. A Bill tabled by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots passed its final ...

09 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Northern Ireland

Edwin Poots to take South Belfast Assembly seat

DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is to replace Christopher Stalford as the party’s MLA in South Belfast. Mr Poots said he is making the move from Lagan Valley at the request of Mr Stalford’s family. Mr ...

07 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Northern Ireland

MP criticises claims Sir Jeffrey Donaldson considered UUP switch

A DUP MP has branded as “nonsense” claims that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson contemplated rejoining the Ulster Unionists after failing in his initial bid to lead the party. Earlier this week, DUP leader Sir ...

27 Feb 2022 at 12:55

Northern Ireland

Ukraine war must be considered in NI’s climate change laws, MLAs told

The consequences of war in Ukraine must be factored into planned climate change laws for Northern Ireland, MLAs have been told. Agriculture and environment minister Edwin Poots stressed the ...

28 Feb 2022 at 19:25

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