Mitchel McLaughlin
Mitchel McLaughlin says Ireland 'on the verge' of unity
SINN Féin's Mitchel McLaughlin has told a civil rights anniversary march in Co Tyrone that "Ireland is on the verge of another seismic shift towards a new, agreed and united Ireland".
United Ireland question should be included in census, says Sinn Féin
SINN FÉIN has said the public appetite for a border poll should be tested with a question in 2021 census. Former Stormont speaker Mitchel McLaughlin said people should be asked whether they support the status quo or favour a united Ireland.
Queen's staff oppose Peter Robinson honorary professorship
STAFF at Queen's University Belfast have questioned the appointment of Peter Robinson as an honorary professor.
Queen's honorary professorship for Mitchel McLaughlin
FORMER assembly speaker Mitchel McLaughlin has been awarded an honorary professorship by Queen's University.
Martin McGuinness: Sons listen as former deputy First Minister remembered at Féile
FORMER deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness was remembered at west Belfast's Féile an Phobail last night. The Sinn Féin politician's sons Fiachra and Emmet attended a panel discussion at St Mary's University College about the Derry man's life and times. Hosted by...
Book suggests there were republican concerns about informer Denis Donaldson in late 1980s
A new book about the history of the provisional republican movement suggests there were warning signs that Denis Donaldson was an informer.
Newton Emerson: DUP should call Sinn Fein's bluff on border poll
In January 2013, Sinn Féin’s Mitchel McLaughlin launched his party’s call for a border poll.
Ties not essential, new MLAs told
OUTGOING Stormont speaker Mitchel McLaughlin has moved to clarify the assembly's dress code ahead of tomorrow's first sitting for new MLAs - with ties "not an essential requirement" for men.
An honourable mention for departing assembly stalwarts
THE first canvasser of the election came to my door the other night and tried to give me an oversized leaflet extolling the virtues of the candidates she represented.
Sinn Féin's Mitchel McLaughlin praises British Legion
Sinn Fein Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin last night praised the Royal British Legion for showing leadership on commemorations.