Ignoring the threat of paramilitaries will not make them go away
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Hilary Benn
Hiring expert to engage with paramilitaries could be counterproductive, says Naomi Long
Alliance leader says appointment of interlocutor ‘could give these groups a credibility which they don’t deserve’
Simon Harris denies latest Troubles legacy proposals are ‘last roll of the dice’
Tánaiste says framework marks a ‘step change’ in relations between governments and a reset after controversial Tory Legacy Act
Keir Starmer sacks one of his Northern Ireland ministers amid reshuffle
Fleur Anderson, who was liked by the Republic’s officials, is sacked
Legacy body must have power to recommend Troubles prosecutions, says Hilary Benn
UK government ‘close’ to announcing deal on legacy cases, Northern Ireland secretary says
Forensic advances bring chance of new prosecutions for Guildford and other 1970s IRA bombings
Some investigations will result in arrests for killings 50 years ago, official says, despite unpopular new legacy regime
Fermanagh shooting: Mother and two children dead, man in hospital
Police say they responded to an emergency call made from inside the house at about 7.50am
UK’s Labour government facing backbench revolt over plan to repeal Troubles Legacy Act
Veterans minister said to have threatened to resign over plan to revoke immunity for British soldiers and others
Supply risk identified for some UK animal medicines shipped to North
UK government says most veterinary products will remain available as part of post-Brexit arrangements from January
PSNI given emergency Stormont cash to tackle anti-immigration riots
All parties in executive ‘on the same page’ in condemning ‘violent racism’, Michelle O’Neill said
Casement Park rebuild receives boost with £50m allocation from UK government
Plans have been mired in uncertainty because of a major funding gap of around £150 million
Family of murdered GAA official to continue legal battle for public inquiry
Northern Secretary says inquiry into killing of Seán Brown `not the best way to proceed’
UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy issues
Tánaiste engaging with Northern Ireland secretary on trying to deliver a ‘joint framework agreement’
Seán Brown case: Court affirms ruling for public inquiry into GAA official’s murder
Order compels Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish inquiry by June 2nd
UK government moves to secure supreme court appeal in Seán Brown inquiry case
Belfast court of appeal ruled in early April that UK government breached obligation to investigate full extent of state collusion in case
Decision on NI legacy issues due ‘within weeks’, says Tánaiste
Irish and UK governments working in ‘very good faith’ to bring about an agreed position, Harris says
Legacy Act appeal expected to be heard by UK Supreme Court before summer
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 is opposed by many victims’ groups
UK-Ireland summit: How it sought to repair diplomatic damage of recent years
The two governments on message as joint initiatives on everything from wind energy to security abound at convivial UK-Ireland summit
Harland & Wolff takeover raises fears over payments to suppliers
Belfast-headquartered shipbuilder is being bought by Spanish state-owned group Navantia
Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversation
Tánaiste says the pair discussed repealing and replacing the contentious Legacy Act
UK government refuses unionist request to use post-Brexit Stormont Brake
DUP leader Gavin Robinson accuses UK government of ‘surrendering to EU diktats’
Family of GAA official Seán Brown say decision to challenge ruling ordering inquiry into his sectarian killing ‘shameful’
Belfast High Court judge had found UK government remains in breach of a human rights duty to investigate the full extent of state collusion in the May 1997 murder
UK government ordered to hold public inquiry into murder of GAA official by loyalists
Judge finds that UK government remains in breach of a human rights duty to investigate full extent of state collusion in the killing
Loyalist activist’s legal challenge to Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading rules vote dismissed
Application by Jamie Bryson for leave for judicial review against Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn rejected in emergency hearing at Belfast High Court
Troubles Legacy Act: Tánaiste welcomes UK action to ‘substantively reform’ legislation
Reform of Act ‘must command the confidence of victims and survivors,’ says Martin
UK government takes first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act, says Hilary Benn
Northern Secretary tells House of Commons previous Conservative administration’s approach to matter was ‘wrong’
Unlikely a new government will be in place before Christmas, says Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil leader says there is an urgency to assembling a coalition because of ‘pressing issues internationally’ after general election
Amnesty accuses UK of betraying victims over Troubles-era crimes
Human rights group urges Government to continue fighting Legacy Act legislation
The quiet campaigner: Geraldine Finucane on her 35-year fight for justice for her husband Pat
The wife of Pat Finucane has always been intensely private. At 74, she reflects on life as she and her family prepare for a public inquiry into his murder
‘The system isn’t working’: one in three people in Northern Ireland on a medical treatment waiting list
Nearly half of all NHS patients in North waiting over year for operation compared with just 4% in England, says NI Secretary
UK government will not fund Casement Park redevelopment in time for Euro 2028
Joint letter says costs had risen to £400m with ‘significant risk’ project would not be finished in time for competition
UK government refuses to grant public inquiry into murder of Seán Brown in Co Derry in 1997
Sean Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalists while locking the gates at his local GAA club
British government orders inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane by UDA
Solicitor was shot dead in Belfast home in February 1989 by loyalist paramilitaries in attack found to have involved state collusion
Hilary Benn said he couldn’t give Finucane family their murdered father back, but he could give them ‘transparency’
NI Secretary of State explained to the House of Commons that Britain had made a ‘solemn commitment’ to the family of Pat Finucane and it had to be honoured
Hundreds of confidential MI5 documents relating to Stakeknife discovered after inquiry ended
The Operation Kenova team was alerted to the discovery in April
Decision on future construction at Casement Park must be made quickly, says Hilary Benn
Northern Secretary tells House of Commons ‘nothing has happened’ at stadium since announcement it would host European Championship fixtures
‘Difficult’ to build Casement Park in time for Euro 2028, NI Secretary warns
‘Time is running out’ for project to be completed on time, Hilary Benn says
Regaining trust of Troubles victims key to any repeal of legacy legislation - Micheál Martin
Tánaiste hails what he termed a very positive meeting with new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, whom he described as well briefed on the issues
Martin hopes for ‘friendly settlement’ in controversial Legacy Act dispute
Tánaiste speaking in advance of first official meeting with newly appointed Northern Secretary Hilary Benn
Keir Starmer due in Belfast ahead of meetings with political leaders on Monday
UK’s new Prime Minister says rebuilding public services and generating economic growth in NI a priority
NI Secretary Hilary Benn promises to form new relationship between UK government and Stormont
Mr Benn was speaking after meeting with Stormont leaders Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly
Brexit talks continue as lorries queue for miles at Eurotunnel
Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier play down prospects of a breakthrough
UK election: ‘It’s a means to an end – I want Brexit done’
Voters in West Yorkshire ditching life-long allegiances in topsy-turvy campaign
Can Boris Johnson defy the law against no-deal Brexit?
UK government sending out mixed messages about what it will do about the Benn Act
Brexit: Boris Johnson says he will not quit to avoid requesting delay
Kate Hoey tells Tory conference she approves of description of Benn Act as ‘surrender Bill’
Brexit explainer: what could happen in UK parliament this week?
Rebel MPs are trying to stop Johnson proceeding with a no-deal Brexit on October 31st
Brexit: Johnson expected to call October election if defeated in Commons
Government sources say UK prime minister will go to the people if MPs vote to block no-deal departure
Brexit: MPs narrow Johnson’s no-deal room for manoeuvre
Amendment ensures House of Commons will be sitting at ‘crucial time for our country’
EU’s ‘mapping’ report stresses need for open Irish border
UK’s report on 2017 scoping exercise sets out 142 areas of cross-Border co-operation
UK stands down 6,000 no-deal Brexit staff after spending £1.5bn
Civil servants will return to normal duties after Brexit postponed until October 31st
May facing a likely third Commons defeat over her Brexit deal
Government’s decision to decouple the withdrawal agreement from the political declaration allows the vote to go ahead
Indicative voting: An ‘Irish solution’ to the Brexit problem?
Opinion: The House of Commons can learn from the experience of the Citizens’ Assembly
Soon to depart Theresa May still has hopes for her Brexit deal
Indicative votes process may offer the best and last prospect of breaking deadlock
MPs vote to remove control of Brexit from May government
Three junior ministers resign before defying whip to back amendment tabled by Tory Oliver Letwin
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