Organisation: DUP

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<p>DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

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Jeffrey Donaldson accuses Irish Government of ‘ignoring’ unionists' concerns over Northern Ireland protocol

Jeffrey Donaldson: 'I am being treated like a second class citizen in my own country, and it undermines the spirit and constitutional reality at the heart of the Belfast agreement'

<p>Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill leaving Government Buildings in Dublin after meeting Irish premier Micheal Martin today (Monday).</p>

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Martin and O'Neill raise 'serious concerns' about British moves on Northern Ireland protocol

Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader in Northern Ireland discuss Stormont stalemate and risks it wll bring

<p>DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast at counting in the Northern Ireland Assembly Election.</p>

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Letters to the editor: Should MP’s speak down south?

The people of Northern Ireland are left without any clear voice just as Westminster moves to unilaterally alter the NI protocol against the majority’s expressed wishes

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As Sinn Féin prepares for pivotal election, voters north and south ask what the party stands for

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Sinn Féin still on course to top polls six days ahead of Stormont elections

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Daniel McConnell: Protocol and border poll dominate elections for unionists

Irish Examiner view: Real issues cross political divide

As the assembly elections in the North approach, both Sinn Féin and the DUP are campaigning on issues that appeal across the board to voters

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

‘Historical shift’: What a Sinn Féin win in Northern Ireland would mean

If the opinion polls on the upcoming election are correct, it will be the first time in the region’s history that nationalists have won the most seats — and the right to appoint the first minister

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Daniel McConnell: Sinn Féin may lead, but government not guaranteed in divided North

Political editor Daniel McConnell analyses the forthcoming elections for the Northern Ireland Assembley

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Taoiseach blasts DUP withdrawal as 'damaging to politics'

Pointing the blame at Downing Street, Micheál Martin said the EU has shown what he called “good faith” in its dealings with the Northern Ireland leaders

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Northern Ireland first minister Paul Givan expected to resign in protocol protest

There has been no official statement from the DUP on the matter

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Government likely to send a representative to partition event in North, despite Higgins' refusal

If invited, the Government probably wouldn't snub the centenary event, but is not likely to send a 'top tier' minister

Sun, 19 Sep, 2021

'Partition costs us to this day' - McDonald defends President's decision not to attend NI event

Given the sensitivity of the event, Mr Bruton suggested that President Higgins should have consulted the Government before responding to the invitation

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021

Aoife Moore: Implosion of the DUP is a symptom of unionism in crisis

Brexit has pushed the Irish unity conversation to centre-stage and unionists are in need of someone to fight their corner, rather than fight among themselves

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021

Alison O’Connor: Varadkar must adapt his approach to discussing a united Ireland

Given the fragility of the situation in the North at the moment, the Tánaiste's comments on a united Ireland were opportunistic and poorly timed.

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Broadening languages in education an acorns-to-oaks initiative

Pilot should be introduced across all primary schools

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Abandoning NI protocol would be a 'grave mistake' – Blair

Former British prime minister Tony Blair said any suggestion of the British government unilaterally setting aside the Brexit deal is unthinkable

Tue, 18 May, 2021

Fergus Finlay: Edwin Poots may be the DUP's last chance to prove Charles Haughey wrong

Power-sharing is set to be tested to the point of destruction but, given the increasingly fractured United Kingdom, Mr Poots may yet discover the value of the peace process

Tue, 18 May, 2021

Irish Examiner view: We must not return to failed politics of 'Ulster says no'

New DUP leader Edwin Poots has already put himself in direct conflict with the Irish Government and the EU

Tue, 18 May, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Focus on issues not personality

Martin and Johnson to meet at Chequers today

Fri, 14 May, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Online tirades are a threat to democratic participation

Hateful social media reactions are pushing genuine political dialogue to extinction.

Mon, 03 May, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Biden shows how politics might work

Huge changes on the wind

Fri, 30 Apr, 2021

'Real concern' in Government at emergence of more hard-line DUP

Edwin Poots, the North’s minister of agriculture, environment, and rural affairs, seen as the frontrunner to replace first minister

Thu, 29 Apr, 2021

Northern Ireland protocol secured Foster's downfall

Her five years at the helm of the party witnessed some striking highs and lows, but Brexit's Irish Sea border ultimately sealed her fate

Wed, 28 Apr, 2021

Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 jab

The north's First Minister has received her first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Arlene Foster was given an AstraZeneca jab at the Castle Park leisure centre in Lisnaskea in her Co Fermanagh constituency this morning.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Will the DUP be ready for shared island conversation?

Arlene Foster’s “blood red line”, which she declared in 2018 pertaining to anything that could divide Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK, may be in danger of being washed away by the border in the Irish Sea which Sammy Wilson has declared as ...

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Same old story in the North

Brexit was a great defeat for moderation and collegiality.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Irish Examiner view: One century, one big lesson

One hundred years ago today, when the Government of Ireland Act was passed in the House of Commons, Northern Ireland was established.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2020

External officer to lead PSNI investigation of Bobby Storey funeral

An external officer has been requested to direct the PSNI’s investigation of potential social-distancing breaches at the funeral of a senior republican.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Micheál Martin’s office has to apologise to Arlene Foster for ‘cock-up’

The Taoiseach's office has been forced to apologise to Northern Ireland's First Minister after just 10 days in office.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

'I am very sorry': Mary Lou McDonald apologises for Bobby Storey funeral crowds

The Sinn Fein President has apologised for any hurt cause by her attendance at Bobby Storey’s funeral.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Sinn Féin party reps in Dublin 'not consulted' about abortion motion in Stormont

Sinn Féin party reps in Dublin say they were not consulted over a party motion that would seek to restrict abortion in the north.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Eight more deaths reported in Northern Ireland

The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in Northern Ireland to 4,609.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Schitt's Creek to Shameless: 12 comedies to stream

Up for a laugh? Des O'Driscoll offers a selection of recent arrivals and classic you may have forgotten about.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

One death reported in NI as ministers thank public for sacrifices they’ve made

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 505 after one more death was reported by the Department of Health.

Sat, 23 May, 2020

Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney

Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said there will be a considerable degree of scepticism in Brussels to the UK’s protocol on Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to customs controls.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Mother and daughter die in tragic Co Antrim farm accident

The tragedy occurred on Tuesday afternoon just before 5pm on the Whitepark Road near Ballycastle

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Third of Belfast businesses eligible for Stormont coronavirus support

Firms need ongoing help to help them through tough times, Belfast Chamber chief executive Simon Hamilton said.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Simon Harris hopes for ‘close alignment’ with NI on coronavirus strategy

Simon Harris said it made sense from a scientific point of view to have similar plans for easing lockdown measures in the North and Ireland.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Voices of those prevented from visiting NI graves have been heard – McDonald

The voices of those distraught by the closure of cemeteries in Northern Ireland have been heard, Sinn Fein’s President has said.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Sinn Féin and DUP electoral spending revealed

Sinn Féin and the DUP spent around €115,000 each on contesting last December’s general election, the Electoral Commission said.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

3,000 could die from coronavirus in Northern Ireland in worst case scenario

First minister Arlene Foster said the department's new forecast on the number of deaths is "sobering".

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Coveney to discuss coronavirus with leaders in the North

Simon Coveney will speak to Northern secretary Brandon Lewis and Stormont's first and deputy first ministers.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

New abortion regulations in Northern Ireland published

Regulations for abortion services in Northern Ireland have today been laid by the UK Government.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Victoria White: Contrasting political culture led to very different approach to crisis

The distance between our less-than-perfect but far more urgent response to Covid-19 and that of the UK will interest future historians. Right now, it is just scary, writes Victoria White.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

'Coronavirus knows no borders' - Taoiseach calls for all-island response to outbreak

Government ministers and the chief medical officer are meeting their Northern Irish counterparts in Armagh this afternoon.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Cash for ash inquiry: Errors and omissions to blame – not political corruption

A multiplicity of errors and omissions led to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) green energy scandal that brought down powersharing in Northern Ireland, not political corruption, a public inquiry has found.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

DUP and UUP leaders offer contrasting perspectives on NI to Scotland tunnel

The politicians were asked to respond to comments from Scottish Secretary Alister Jack, who on Thursday said he favoured a tunnel rather than a bridge as a way to link the two nations.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Letters to the editor: If SF are good enough to rule in the North...

The result of the general election seems to have rocked the political status quo in Ireland.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Clodagh Finn: Time for uncomfortable conversations on homophobia

The celebration of the first same-sex marriage in the North might lull you into the false belief that we are now living in a fully tolerant society that allows people to be who they are, but change does not come fully formed.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

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