Tag: Northern Ireland politics
Gordon Lyons clarifies he is not hindering casement rebuild efforts
Gordon Lyons, the Communities Minister, has made it clear that the delays in the redevelopment of Casement Park are not due to his leadership but rather a funding gap. The long-standing issues surrounding the...
Stormont MLAs Debate Live Updates: New Programme for Government
The Stormont Assembly is currently ablaze with fervent debates surrounding the new Northern Ireland Programme for Government—a pivotal 100-page document that outlines the strategic focus of Ministers over the next two years leading up...
DUP suggests SF Whitehouse boycott for presidency manoeuvre
In a recent development, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has raised eyebrows by suggesting that Sinn Fein's decision to boycott the White House is a strategic move to position First Minister...
Stormont row over £700,000 for school’s pitches
A school in the Waterside area of Derry recently found itself embroiled in a stormy controversy at Stormont over a substantial funding allocation of £710,000 for sports facilities. Lisneal College, a controlled post-primary institution...
Former Ulster Unionist Party Councillor Joins DUP
Former Ulster Unionist Party Councillor Joins DUPA significant political shift has occurred in North Antrim, as former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Councillor Darryl Wilson has officially joined the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). This move...
Champion George Mitchell Urges NI Leaders to Maximize Good Friday Agreement
Former US Senator George Mitchell, a key figure in the creation of the Good Friday Agreement, is calling on current leaders in Northern Ireland to fully embrace the potential of the historic peace accord....