Person: Edwin Poots

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<p>Edwin Poots, the former DUP Agriculture Minister, had ordered in February 2022 that construction be halted.</p>

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UK regulation to allow for completion of border posts at North's ports

In the absence of the Stormont Executive since May, the UK government has put forward new regulations to allow for their completion

<p>Edwin Poots during a press conference at Stormont.</p>

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Irish Examiner View: DUP specialises in own goals

The latest political gambles by the DUP could cause the collapse of powersharing, and install Sinn Féin's Michelle O’Neill as First minister.

<p>Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan. File Picture: PA</p>

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

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

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

First and Deputy First Minister nomination

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Irish Examiner view: Poots' exit destabilises an already fragile Stormont

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Victims rights campaigner accuses Edwin Poots of leading the DUP 'back to the 1970s'

'Reducing friction' key to Northern Ireland relationship, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin met with new DUP leader Edwin Poots in Dublin

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

Edwin Poots launches stinging attack on Coveney and Varadkar ahead of meeting with Taoiseach

The new leader added that the Northern Ireland protocol "is unworkable" and will be telling Micheál Martin this in their meeting

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

TP O’Mahony: Themes of religion and science still clashing

The argument between evolutionists and creationists is especially prominent in America, but Edwin Poots’ leadership of the DUP has brought it into focus here, writes TP O'Mahony

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Poots’ tirade a boon for all moderates

The comfort that Ireland’s diplomats punch well above their weight is to be tested.

Sat, 29 May, 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: Biden shows how politics might work

Huge changes on the wind

Fri, 30 Apr, 2021

Farmers asked to respond to farm risks as public did to Covid-19 risks

Faced with an overwhelming public health imperative, practices such as physical distancing, coughing etiquette, and hand sanitising, became the norm.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Six more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

With 86 new cases of the infection reported on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 stands at 410.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Latest: Firefighters praised for preventing deaths after high-rise fire in Belfast

Latest: Firefighters have been praised for averting loss of life after a fire broke out in a high-rise tower block near Belfast.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2017

DUP ridicules Sinn Féin call for Varadkar and May to intervene in crisis talks

The Democratic Unionists have ridiculed a Sinn Féin call for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May to intervene in Stormont's crisis talks.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Latest: SDLP leader calls on NI parties to ‘show some courage’ after latest talks deadline passes

Latest:Political leaders need to show courage to seal a deal restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland, the SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has urged.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2017

Latest: Stormont: talks adjourned to resume in the morning

Latest: The talks have been adjourned, with discussions due to resume on Wednesday morning.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Dramatic halt to NI ‘gay cake’ legal battle

An appeal by Christian bakers at the centre of the so-called “gay cake” discrimination battle has been adjourned following a last-minute intervention by Northern Ireland’s top legal adviser.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

North child sex abuse report to be published today

A report on child sexual exploitation in the North is to be published today.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

‘Chronic under-staffing’ in heart services

Life-saving services for children with congenital heart problems are suffering "significant" staff shortages and capacity issues, and must be beefed up "without delay" as they "cannot supply optimum support" to patients.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2014

Children's heart operations to be moved to all-Ireland surgical unit

Children’s heart operations in Ireland are set to be delivered on a cross-border basis from a single surgical centre in Dublin, it has been announced.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

Robinson denies resignation rumours

The North’s First Minister has said he has no plans to step down.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Experts favour move for children's cardiac surgery from Belfast to Dublin

The future of children's cardiac surgery at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital is in serious doubt.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2014

All-island plan for heart surgery

An international team of experts is to assess the future of children’s heart surgery on an all-island basis.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013

All-Ireland plan for children's heart surgery

An international team of experts is to assess the future of children’s heart surgery on an All-Ireland basis.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Northern child abuse probe results in multiple arrests

Police are set to reveal details of a major investigation into the sexual exploitation of children and young people in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Children in care potential victims as 'complex' exploitation probe begins

A major child exploitation investigation has been launched in the North after a group of 22 potential victims were identified.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

Northern health minister appeals gay adoption rights ruling

The North's health minister is going to the UK's highest court in an attempt to stop gay couples from being allowed to adopt.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Unionist in court for online posting

Senior members of the Democratic Unionist Party, including a minister in the power-sharing executive, crowded into the public gallery at a Belfast court as a party colleague was accused of posting an offensive Facebook message.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2013

DUP woman appears in court on Facebook post charge

A Democratic Unionist councillor has appeared in court in the North charged in connection with a comment she posted on Facebook.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Court paves way for gay adoption in North

The way has been cleared for gay couples in Northern Ireland to adopt children.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

Government to unveil major reform of hospital system

A major reform of the country’s hospital system will be announced later today.

Tue, 14 May, 2013

Border crossing no child’s play for dicey Reilly

After months in political free fall, hapless Health Minister James Reilly narrowly missed hitting bottom when he tumbled while attempting to navigate a children’s playground.

Fri, 10 May, 2013

Robinson and McGuinness play down recent rift

First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness moved today to deny a developing rift over political powersharing in the North.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2013

Edwin Poots tweet causes outrage across internet

The North's Minister for Health and DUP member has had a bit of a backlash to a tweet about the 97th anniversary of the Easter Rising.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2013

Reilly supports minimum pricing for alcohol

Health Minister James Reilly says he “absolutely supports” the introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Abortion law amendment bid fails

Blocking a controversial proposal to ban abortions in private clinics allows Marie Stopes to operate under a cloak of darkness, it was claimed tonight.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013

Safety board slams ‘unaccredited’ burger test claim

The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) last night hit back at the CEO of supermarket chain Iceland, after claims that the watchdog used “unaccredited” DNA testing procedures in its detection of horsemeat.

Tue, 19 Feb, 2013

Organ donation opt-out plan for Northern Ireland

Proposals to introduce a presumed consent system of organ donation in Northern Ireland have been announced.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2013

Union flag 'may soon fly again'

The Union flag could soon be flying over Belfast City Hall again, a senior loyalist politician claimed today.

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Campaigners hold vigil over Belfast violence

The people of Belfast have come together this morning to pray for peace.

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Man who threatened to kill Peter Robinson in court

A man is due in court today charged with threatening to kill the North's First Minister Peter Robinson.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2012

Death threats for two DUP members

Two DUP politicians in Northern Ireland have become the latest to receive death threats amid serious violence in the region.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

Death threats sent to Northern politicians as flag furore continues

Two senior Northern Irish politicians have received death threats.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

Wards reopen after Derry hospital blaze

Five of seven wards evacuated during a blaze at a major hospital in Northern Ireland have been reopened, health chiefs said.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2012

Poots relieved after hospital blaze

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Edwin Poots said it was a huge relief no-one was hurt after a blaze forced the evacuation of five floors of a major hospital in the North.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Hospital patients evacuated after roof blaze

Patients on five floors at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry were evacuated because of a fire on the roof last night.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012