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<p>From left: Tánaiste Micheál Martin; Taoiseach Simon Harris; Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill; and Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Dublin Castle.</p>

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Simon Harris: Every victim of Troubles deserves 'answers and truth'

North-South Ministerial Council meeting told the Government will 'not be found wanting' in helping families to find resolution

<p>Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald (left) and Northern Ireland first minister Michelle O’Neill attend the funeral of senior Irish Republican and former leading IRA figure Bobby Storey at Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast in June 2020; O’Neill’s apology for attending the funeral when covid protocols were still in place, was viewed as significant.</p>

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Elaine Loughlin: Rise of Michelle O’Neill may pose a threat to Mary Lou McDonald’s leadership

<p>British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray leaving the Clayton Hotel in Belfast yesterday after giving evidence to the covid inquiry. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: North's covid inquiry could provide a template

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Harris says it was his kids' bedtime when protests were mounted outside home

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Mary Lou McDonald defends Sinn Féin's rhetoric on open borders

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

Michelle O'Neill: Her path from Fermoy to Northern Ireland's first minister

Michelle O'Neill entered local politics in 2005 and was first elected as an MLA in 2007, she had her first ministerial role in 2011 and will now become first minister

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

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

Sinn Féin vice-president is tipped to take up the role on Saturday after the two-year hiatus in the Northern Ireland Executive

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Slow progress

Northern Ireland elections

Mon, 22 May, 2023

The evolution of Sinn Féin

The party of Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill has come a long way from the days of Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness - or has it?

Sat, 05 Nov, 2022

Irish Examiner view: The price we pay for being always on

Blanket coverage of queen's death to continue ahead of Monday's funeral

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Michelle O’Neill recalls being ‘prayed over’ as a pregnant 16-year-old

Ms O’Neill also spoke about having had negative experiences with police growing up as the daughter of an ex-republican prisoner.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Northern Ireland Protocol legislation could have 'colossal economic impact', Michelle O’Neill warns

Michelle O’Neill: 'Boris Johnson’s sole interests are holding on to power, and serving the sectional interests of a London elite'

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Boris Johnson using Northern Ireland Protocol to distract from domestic problems, says Mary Lou McDonald

Ms McDonald, Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill and other senior party colleagues travelled to London on Tuesday for a round of engagements with UK MPs and peers

Tue, 24 May, 2022

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

NI Protocol here to stay, O’Neill says as she calls for formation of Executive

The is “here to stay”, Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill has insisted as she again called on the DUP to join an Executive at Stormont.

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Irish Examiner view: The hard part is just beginning for Sinn Féin

Northern Ireland Protocol appears to be a break point for many unionists

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Sinn Féin set for best ever Northern Ireland Assembly election result

Asked about the possibility of her taking the first minister role, Michelle O'Neill said: 'It is very early to say, let’s get all the votes counted.'

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Mary Lou McDonald: Online Adams comedy sketch done 'with a good heart'

Sinn Féin leader says she won't call for Adams to say sorry for controversial 'tiocfaidh ár lá lá lá lá lá' video

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

Cross-border partnership to tackle 'wickedly complex' climate change challenge

All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network launched, bringing together researchers from a wide range of disciplines across the island of Ireland who are undertaking research in climate and biodiversity topics.

Tue, 09 Nov, 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

FILE PHOTO Taoiseach Micheal Martin is under fire from members of his own party over his handling of Tanaiste Leo Varadkar's GP

Need for 'better co-ordination' between Ireland and UK on Covid-19 response

There is an "an ongoing need for better co-ordination" on Covid-19 across Ireland and the UK, the British-Irish Council has heard.

Fri, 06 Nov, 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

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

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

Coronavirus: NI minister slams Varadkar for lack of cooperation with Stormont

A senior official in the Northern Ireland Executive has slammed the Taoiseach for lack of cooperation with Stormont over Coronavirus.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

'Huge potential' in reunification but no need to change flag says Mary-Lou McDonald

The Sinn Féin president believes there would be a "huge economic dividend and potential" in reunification and it would provide a chance to properly deal with healthcare across the island.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019

Michelle O'Neill survives challenge to role as Sinn Féin vice president

Michelle O’Neill has survived a challenge to her position as the vice president of Sinn Féin, after she was re-elected following a ballot of party members.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019

Michelle O'Neill: Northern Ireland being dragged out of EU into a 'little Englander nightmare'

Northern Ireland is being dragged out of the European Union into a “little Englander nightmare,” Sinn Féin's vice-president Michelle O'Neill has said.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

Sinn Féin TD: Party can recover from poor showing at local election

The Party's Ard Fheis is taking place this weekend in Derry.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

Irish referee to make history as she joins team of female officials at UEFA Super Cup

An Irish referee will make history this month as she joins a team of female officials at this month’s UEFA Super Cup clash between Chelsea and Liverpool.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

Varadkar and Johnson must commit to restoring power-sharing in the North, says Martin

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and incoming British prime minister Boris Johnson must avoid public spats and commit to restoring power-sharing in the North, Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin has said.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019

Simon Coveney: New UK Conservative Party leader won't impact Brexit stalemate

A leadership challenge in the Conservative Party will have little impact on the Brexit stalemate, Tánaiste Simon Coveney says.

Mon, 13 May, 2019

Two men arrested in connection with Lyra McKee murder released without charge

The men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested by PSNI detectives yesterday morning under the Terrorism Act.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2019

Dissident republicans who killed Lyra McKee urged to disband

A demonstration by republicans who embrace the peace process said their violent dissident counterparts were caught in a futile and antiquated time warp.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2019

Political parties in Northern Ireland issue joint statement condemning Lyra McKee murder

In a statement, they called for "calm heads" after Ms McKee who was shot dead during riots in Derry last night.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019

Government says thoughts are with Bloody Sunday families on 'difficult and emotional day'

The Irish Government has said its thoughts "are with the families of those who were killed and injured" by the Bloody Sunday shootings after just one of 16 soldiers were told they face criminal charges over what happened.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2019

O'Neill under pressure to confirm her belief in Mairia Cahill's sexual abuse claims

Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill is facing fresh calls to confirm she believes Mairia Cahill was the victim of sexual abuse after a leading party TD said he has no doubt this was the case.

Fri, 28 Sep, 2018

Michelle O'Neill suffers broken leg in accident

Sinn Féin Northern Ireland leader Michelle O'Neill has broken her leg, her party has confirmed.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2018

Michelle O'Neill welcomes Westminster's 'first step' towards abortion reform in the North

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill welcomed a Westminster debate, describing it as a "first step" on the road to abortion reform in the North.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2018

Theresa May's Brexit plan to be put to the test as negotiations resume in Brussels

Theresa May's new Brexit offer will be put to the test this week as negotiations between British and European Union officials resume in Brussels.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Michelle O'Neill to become Sinn Féin deputy leader

Michelle O'Neill will become the new deputy leader of Sinn Féin after it was confirmed she was the only candidate nominated for the post.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Nominations for Sinn Féin leadership close this evening

Mary Lou McDonald could be confirmed as the next Sinn Féin leader today.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2018

Arlene Foster: Sinn Féin must stop 'eulogising terrorists'

Sinn Féin's continued "eulogising" of the IRA is thwarting efforts to build a shared future in Northern Ireland, Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has warned.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2018

Sinn Féin and DUP want powersharing back but sticking points remain

Sinn Féin and the DUP have expressed a desire to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland but neither has signalled a softening of position in the Stormont standoff.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Mary Lou McDonald favourite to take over Sinn Féin as contenders rule themselves out

Mary Lou McDonald looks set to become the next Sinn Féin President after a number of other contenders ruled themselves out of the race.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Gerry Adams is world's second longest serving party leader after Robert Mugabe

But, the changing of the guard is coming and Mary Lou McDonald is the clear favourite to take over the role as Sinn Féin leader.

Sun, 19 Nov, 2017

Gerry Adams says he understands how IRA victims feel

Gerry Adams has said he understands how victims of IRA violence feel, as he prepares to step aside after 34 years as leader of Sinn Féin.

Sun, 19 Nov, 2017