Person: Bobby Storey

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<p>A police line in Belfast during further unrest on Wednesday night.</p>

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What is driving the violent disorder in the North?

The announcement that no action would be taken against Sinn Féin politicians for attending the funeral of former IRA leader Bobby Storey last June set a match to loyalist resentment that has been simmering since the consequences of exiting the EU became a reality at the start of January

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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.

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Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald find some common ground in opening Dáil exchanges

They say you shouldn't throw stones when you live in a glasshouse, and for Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin, ensuring said house remained untouched was the order of the day on Tuesday.

Fergus Finlay: We should celebrate the real patriots at this time

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Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this

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Belfast City Council apologises to families denied same size of funeral as Bobby Storey

Loyalists urged to abandon efforts to rebuild bonfires in Belfast

The Rev Mervyn Gibson, from Westbourne Presbyterian Church, acknowledged public anger following alleged social distancing breaches during the Bobby Storey funeral.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

UUP call for 'independent inquiry' to investigate coronavirus guideline breaches at Bobby Storey funeral

Doug Beattie says with July 12 not long away, he's "really worried" large groups may now think it's OK to gather.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

A rock and a hard place: Sinn Féin's past and future meet at Bobby Storey's funeral

For a party who believe they are hounded by media for every slight transgression, Sinn Féin rarely help themselves.

Fri, 03 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

Leo Varadkar criticises Michelle O'Neill's appearance at Dublin 'photo-op' amid Covid risks

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has criticised Sinn Féin TDs and leaders for turning up at a “photo op” at a funeral despite Covid-19 concerns and social distancing rules.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Is Sinn Féin on the wrong path?

IT was Harold Wilson, the late British Labour Party prime minister, who declared that a week is a long time in politics. Make that three days.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Sinn Féin plays down leadership presence at Bobby Storey's funeral

Sinn Féin have attempted to play down the presence of their leadership in a funeral procession that broke social distancing rules.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Doherty: Storey funeral carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has defended his attendance at the funeral of Bobby Storey and was adamant that the funeral had been carried out in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Those attending Bobby Storey’s funeral must observe social distancing – O’Neill

Those attending the funeral of veteran republican Bobby Storey must observe social distancing, Sinn Fein’s deputy leader has said.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Groups of up to 30 to be permitted to gather outdoors in the North

The number of people permitted to meet outdoors in Northern Ireland will increase from 10 to 30 under the latest relaxation of lockdown rules.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Adams will not face charges over IRA murder

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams will not be prosecuted in connection with the IRA murder of Belfast mother of 10 Jean McConville.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Your Tuesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2015

Power sharing crisis talks start at Stormont

Political talks aimed at saving the North's crisis-hit power sharing government from collapse will take place in Belfast later.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Bobby Storey: Unionists using ‘detention’

A senior republican whose arrest over an IRA-linked murder escalated the current political crisis in Northern Ireland has accused unionists of using his “wrongful detention” to try to pull down power sharing.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Suspicions linger - IRA activity

EVERYONE will welcome the assurance given by senior Sinn Féin member, Bobby Storey, that the IRA has stood down, is gone off the stage and is not coming back. 

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Sinn Féin open to return of monitoring

Sinn Féin has said it is “open” to the potential return of the Independent Monitoring Commission to ensure paramilitary groups no longer exist after Northern Ireland’s secretary of state said this may be the only way to resolve the current crisis.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Arlene Foster remains as only unionist in faltering powersharing government

Arlene Foster will take the reins in her first day as the sole unionist in the North's faltering powersharing government.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Northern executive hangs in balance

The future of the North’s powersharing executive hangs in the balance after unionists resigned last night and left a small window in which to heal relations between all sides.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

Kenny meets SDLP in bid to save executive

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today meet the SDLP in a bid to prevent the collapse of the North’s power-sharing executive.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Man held over McConville case freed

A well-known republican arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Belfast mother-of-10 Jean McConville has been released pending a report to prosecutors.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

Sinn Féin must abandon threats

There was something quite buffoonish about Bobby Storey’s boast on a platform in West Belfast with Martin McGuinness that "they haven’t gone away, you know".

Thu, 22 May, 2014

Sinn Féin: Adams warned of 'credible' death threat

Gerry Adams has been warned of a "credible" death threat, Sinn Féin has said.

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Preparing the ground for when Adams steps down

The recent election of the IRA’s former head of intelligence to a prominent position in Sinn Féin north of the border is being viewed by some as an attempt to prepare the ground for the eventual election of a southern politician to take over from Gerry Adams.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Dissident republicans blamed for car attack

Dissident republicans were tonight blamed for vandalising a car owned by leading Sinn Féin member and former IRA prisoner Bobby Storey.

Sat, 23 May, 2009

'Disappeared' IRA murder victim finally laid to rest

The family of a teenager murdered and secretly buried by the IRA almost 30 years ago gathered for his funeral in Belfast today.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2008

Troops' homecoming parade passes off peacefully

A tense armed forces homecoming parade passed off without incident in Belfast today where police mounted a huge security operation to keep apart thousands of loyalist supporters and republican protestors.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2008

Senior IRA figure appointed to top Sinn Féin job

A senior IRA figure has been appointed as head of Sinn Féin's operations in Belfast in a move apparently designed to show that the IRA's structures are being dismantled.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2007

McCartney killer was a Sinn Féin treasurer, says MEP

THE killer of Robert McCartney was one of Sinn Féin’s official treasurers while the man who ordered the killing is frequently seen with leading IRA members in Belfast, the European Parliament was told last night.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

SF blames loyalists for bullets in envelopes

Sinn Féin has blamed loyalist paramilitaries for attempting to send more than 10 envelopes containing bullets to Sinn Féin representatives.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004

Fury as Reynolds praises 'remarkable' IRA chief

FORMER Taoiseach Albert Reynolds provoked outrage last night after lavishing praise on the man who helped direct the IRA's 30-year campaign of bloodshed across Britain and Ireland.

Wed, 28 Jul, 2004

Police under fire over handling of Orange parade

Northern parties are criticising the handling of an Orange parade in north Belfast last night.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2004

SF ‘not ashamed’ of tribute to escapees

SINN FÉIN has stood over its controversial 20th anniversary celebration of the Maze breakout despite strong condemnation of the event from political parties North and South.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2003

Security force elements 'trying to undermine peace process'

Elements within the security forces are trying to undermine the peace process by alleging that republicans were behind last month’s break-in at a top security Belfast police station, it was claimed today.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2002

Special branch probes extends to US

Detectives investigating the raid on Special Branch offices at Northern Ireland’s most secure police station have extended their inquiries to the United States, it was confirmed this evening.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2002

Sinn Fein being made a scapegoat for Castlereagh break-in -Adams

Five of the six people who were arrested in connection with the break-in at Castlereagh police station during St Patrick’s weekend have now been released.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2002

Police arrest six over station raid

Detectives were today questioning six people over a raid on Northern Ireland’s highest-security police station including a civilian who worked there.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2002