TUV question legality of next week’s Stormont protocol vote
Jim Allister’s party argues that amendments made after Safeguarding the Union protect Northern Ireland’s constitutional status
Stormont assembly vote on Northern Ireland protocol scheduled for next week
A majority of MLAs are expected to vote to retain the post-Brexit trading arrangements - triggering a review of the protocol regulations
John Manley on Republic’s election - The more things change, the more they stay the same
Even though they look likely to gain a majority of seats between them Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael look on course to form the next government
Chief vet’s report links herd size and intensification to bovine TB increase
Last year more than 20,000 cattle were culled and more £30m paid out in compensation to farmers impacted by bTB
Rates bill hike for north’s most valuable homes delayed until 2026
Caoimhe Archibald briefed the media about her proposal last month but delays in bringing it to the executive mean it won’t be implemented for another year
Belfast Trust officials called to answer questions over maternity hospital ‘omnishambles’
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt revealed fresh snags at the Royal Victoria Hospital site as MLAs back an inquiry into the long-delayed project.
Andrew Muir urged to ‘get on with the job’ of establishing an independent environmental watchdog
A coalition of environmental and conservation groups has accused the Alliance minister of ‘kicking the can down the road’
John Manley: Dynamism of the Republic’s politics piques plenty of interest north of the border
Northerners’ interest in the southern election has never been greater. Political Correspondent John Manley ponders the reasons behind increased cross-border engagement
Stormont committee leak was ‘for political gain’ says former MLA who was under investigation
Confidential information about the standards watchdog’s probe into a complaint against Patrick Brown was disclosed to a BBC reporter
Loyalist victims challenge British state over weapons importation
Belfast High Court will hear allegations that the state assisted and facilitated loyalist paramilitaries in procuring and importing weapons
Sinn Féin enjoys support boost days out from Dáil election
Mary Lou McDonald’s party is now neck-and-neck with Fianna Fáil on 20%
Manifestos’ unity commitments welcomed by New Ireland Commission chair
Colum Eastwood said pledges on Irish reunification ahead of next week’s general election reflected the growing debate around constitutional chang
Better-off pensioners missing out on winter fuel payment to get £100 - by spring
The announcement of a one-off payment by Gordon Lyons comes after £17m was earmarked for winter fuel mitigations
Northern Ireland councils spending more than before introduction of cost-cutting reforms, report finds
Local Government Reform was meant to bring savings but councils’ costs have increased over the past decade
Spending watchdog takes ‘unusual’ step of writing to council about Newry civic hub concerns
Local government auditor says she has concerns around cost increases for Newry’s proposed civic hub