Northern Ireland Assembly
Stormont votes to extend post-Brexit trade arrangements for four more years
The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.
MLAs begin debate on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal
The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework mitigate against the worst excesses of Brexit, a Sinn Fein MLA has said.
Stormont MLAs to vote on extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal
The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.
Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Diane Dodds
MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.
Increasing dairy intake could prevent 1,600 care home falls a year, expert claims
Australian nutritionist Dr Sandra Iuliano, who is visiting Belfast on Wednesday, said the often fatal impact of falls and hip fractures in older people can be avoided with simple diet changes
Woman hospitalised after Ballymena petrol bomb attack
The woman in her 40s suffered burns to her left leg after the attack in the Chichester Park area on Tuesday night.
Stormont ministers accused of ‘sitting on their hands’
12 weeks since the institutions were restored there’s a growing frustration with the lack of action
MLA with stillborn siblings in unmarked graves calls for halt of Milltown Cemetery works
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister said three siblings who did not survive pregnancy are buried at Milltown Cemetery
Powersharing in Northern Ireland is not under threat, Michelle O’Neill says
The First Minister said the parties in the devolved administration are focusing on cohesion in the wake of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s shock resignation.
Stormont stability key to unlocking economic opportunities, says Hilary Benn
The shadow Northern Ireland Secretary was at Parliament Buildings on Monday as part of a cross-party delegation of MPs on a fact-finding visit.