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<p>Christ Holland writes: 'Both our children have been recognised by the UK and Australian governments as our children.' However: 'Ireland remains the country with which we have a lasting and legitimate connection that refuses to do so.' Picture: iStock</p>

yourview

Letters to the Editor: My surrogate children are not recognised as mine in Ireland

One reader decries Ireland's policy on surrogate children, while others consider issues including housing, government formation, and the conflict in the Middle East

<p>Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly at St Paul's GAA Club in Belfast. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Positive start made by ministers in the North

<p>With a plenary sitting in Stormont called for Saturday afternoon, the North will take its first steps towards a new era, one which for the first time will see a nationalist elected to the role of First Minister.</p>

comment-analysis

Paul Hosford: After nearly two years of inactivity the North's parties have much to fix

Stormont Assembly

news

Michelle O'Neill about to become the first nationalist First Minister

Stormont Assembly

ourview

Irish Examiner view: All parties in the North must work together on behalf of the electorate

DUP Hold Crunch Meeting To Decide On Return To Stormont

comment-analysis

The real challenge of uniting unionism still lies ahead

Stormont Assembly

Donaldson briefing DUP members over proposals to end Stormont impasse

Around 50 protesters assembled at the gates of the venue, many carrying posters and banners warning against a DUP 'sellout'

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Stormont Assembly

Irish Examiner view: No concrete moves in spite of whispers around Stormont

The stasis which has effectively been the sole remit of Stormont for more than 18 months as the DUP continues to block the power-sharing administration of Northern Ireland is, as we know, having a devastating effect on the lives of everyday people.

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

European Council Summit in Belgium

Irish Examiner view: A vote in favour of democracy as Donald Tusk poised to take the helm in Poland

It appears that Sunday’s vote will have major implications not only for the country itself, but the wider world as well

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Big Ben at sunset

Mick Clifford: Hierarchy of victims will not aid healing process in the North

As the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill passes through the House of Lords, the objections from many players with vested interests is rank with hypocrisy

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

General Election 2017 Polling Day

Polls open for Northern Ireland local government elections

It has been a low-key election campaign, largely overshadowed by the visit to Northern Ireland of US President Joe Biden, commemorations of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and the coronation

Thu, 18 May, 2023

Irish Examiner View: Adams’ advice on the DUP

Irish Examiner View: Adams’ advice on the DUP

Unsurprisingly, Mr Adams’ remarks, while initially conciliatory and considered, also hid a big stick

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Brexit

Irish Examiner view: Could Alliance get its day soon?

Northern Ireland politics

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

Tory leadership race

Fergus Finlay: DUP yet to realise Tories never had its best interests at heart

'Circling around each other like the two lads in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, doing as much self-harm, creating as much collateral damage' — FERGUS FINLAY on the DUP and the Conservatives

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

'No room for further delay' in convening Northern Ireland Assembly, Dáil hears

'No room for further delay' in convening Northern Ireland Assembly, Dáil hears

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said the negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol are over and the deal has been struck in the form of the Windsor Framework

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Retrofit plan will go up in smoke if we can’t find people to do the work

Elaine Loughlin: North begins a new chapter with the historic Windsor Framework

The unveiling of the deal was highly choreographed and loaded with symbolism that spoke to those loyal to the union

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Brexit

Irish Examiner view: A step in the right direction

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Brexit

Micheál Martin hopeful of Northern Ireland Protocol deal despite 'challenging negotiations'

While there had been hopes on Friday of a deal as early as Tuesday, the continued refusal by the DUP to agree indicates a slowing down in progress

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Rishi Sunak Travels To Belfast In Sign NI Protocol

Daniel McConnell: No sign of DUP compromise on EU-UK deal

While Rishi Sunak met political leaders of all stripes on Friday, his real mission was to get the Protocol refuseniks on board

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Stormont Assembly

25 years after the Good Friday Agreement is there much to celebrate?

As the North sinks further into another political vacuum, it’s clear that the work here is not done, writes Emma de Souza

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

Sinn Fein Ard Fheis

McDonald appeals to Irish abroad to come home and 'be part of the new Ireland'

The Sinn Féin president is asking voters to give her party a chance to lead, and 'get the job done'

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner View: Samuel Beckett’s iconic play echoes in Northern Ireland

Irish Examiner View: Samuel Beckett’s iconic play echoes in Northern Ireland

Even an election is not seen as a potential fresh beginning for Northern Ireland.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Taoiseach: 'Still time' to avoid fresh elections in North as deadline approaches

Taoiseach: 'Still time' to avoid fresh elections in North as deadline approaches

Micheál Martin said the DUP should take its seats at the Northern Ireland Assembly, and that their refusal to form an executive was "not acceptable".

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

Ulster powersharing

Irish Examiner view: Potential election could be a nightmare before Christmas for the DUP

If Micheál Martin's appeal to Jeffrey Donaldson to help restore the Executive falls on deaf ears, the electorate in the North may provide a more compelling voice

Mon, 24 Oct, 2022

Cabinet meeting

What's the next for Northern Ireland with Liz Truss at the helm?

It's not just about thawing relations, it's about resetting the board with an entirely new approach toward tackling the mounting problems in the North

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Brexit

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'

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

NI Assembly crisis

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

Mon, 16 May, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election

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

Mon, 16 May, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election

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

Irish Examiner political staff Aoife Moore and Elaine Loughlin run the rule over Sinn Féin's policies on a number of key issues

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Signing of Belfast Region City Deal

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

The DUP hope to take marginal seats with transfers from the TUV

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Coronavirus - Mon Mar 8, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Protocol and border poll dominate elections for unionists

DUP, TUV, and UUP consider the prospect of Sinn Féin emerging as the North's largest party after Assembly elections

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Real issues cross political divide

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

Coronavirus - Thu Jul 2, 2020

‘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

Brexit

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

Coronavirus - Fri Jan 21, 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

Coronavirus - Mon Sep 6, 2021

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

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

'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

Edwin Poots meets Micheal Martin

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

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

Coronavirus - Sun May 3, 2020

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

Pilot should be introduced across all primary schools

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Brexit

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

Edwin Poots bid to lead DUP

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

DUP leadership

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

Boris Johnson visits Belfast

Irish Examiner view: Focus on issues not personality

Martin and Johnson to meet at Chequers today

Fri, 14 May, 2021

NCI Insight Debate

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

NI powersharing talks

Irish Examiner view: Biden shows how politics might work

Huge changes on the wind

Fri, 30 Apr, 2021

Arlene Foster steps down

'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 unrest

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

Coronavirus - Sat Mar 27, 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