Northern Ireland

Missed opportunities and failure to learn reason for state of north’s public services: Secretary of State

Lack of funding from UK Governemnt not the issue, rather failure to reform, Hilary Benn will argue

Final Seanad seats filled after marathon counting process

The last elected were independent candidate Eileen Flynn, Sinn Fein’s Nicole Ryan and Fianna Fail’s Fiona O’Loughlin and Diarmuid Wilson.

Belfast City Council and Newry, Mourne and Down confirm rates increases

Both councils partly blame employer national insurance increases

DUP policing partnership member endorses UDA tribute

Tyler Hoey had previously liked a Greysteel massacre message

Number of attacks on prison officers ‘trebles’ in recent years

However, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long said the number of attacks goes up and down with the prison population.

Boxer in intensive care after suffering brain injury during Ulster Hall bout

John Cooney was rushed to hospital following Saturday's Celtic title fight

Further discussions needed over process for mother and baby homes, minister says

Junior minister Pam Cameron said there is no timeline at this stage for the delivery of redress for victims and survivors.

Gender gap a persistent problem a year after Stormont return

WIB Group chief executive Roseann Kelly urged Executive to move faster to create real long-lasting change

New economy minister must bring Good Jobs clarity

Fire and rehire, zero hour contracts, fair distribution of tips, and holiday pay are among proposals in 157-page document

Why the prize of a new home is so special

Paul McErlean on how creating Build Homes NI was a bold move from builders, born out of pure frustration with the system