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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

NI Water based decisions on a budget allocation it did not have – Liz Kimmins

The Stormont Infrastructure Minister denied a claim by Infrastructure Committee chairwoman Deborah Erskine of a ‘whitewash’.

Evening Standard

Absence rates spike at schools closest to Ballymena disorder

Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan said children have been coming to schools traumatised.

Evening Standard

An absolute joy: Timmy Mallet completes cycle around island of Ireland

While on the 6000-km cycle, the TV host discovered a family link to Blacksod Lighthouse in Co Mayo.

Evening Standard

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‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.

Evening Standard

PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI

Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm.

The Independent UK

Alliance leader says abuse ‘unacceptable’ as colleague targeted

Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he had been the target of ‘vile homophobic’ abuse over the Nutrients Action Programme.

The Independent UK

Peaceful protest ‘should not be criminalised’, says O’Toole

Stormont Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking after the arrest of two protesters on suspicion of criminal damage.

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Working group to assess impact of trade tariffs on Northern Ireland businesses

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said it will help shape the response to the US tariffs.

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland’s position ‘complex’ amid incoming US tariffs

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said she has urged the UK and Irish governments to keep the region in mind in negotiations.

The Independent UK

Londonderry to Heathrow flight route secured for two more years

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald made the announcement of £4.626 million of funding for the flight route.

Evening Standard

Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs

MLAs in Northern Ireland have spoken out about their offices being attacked and receiving death threats.

Evening Standard

O’Neill ‘did not see ex-press officer McMonagle at Stormont event’

The independent Assembly Commissioner for Standards, Dr Melissa McCullough, has found that Ms O’Neill did not breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct.

The Independent UK

Devolved regions ‘politely entertained but not listened to’ during pandemic

Stormont’s former finance minister Conor Murphy gave evidence on Wednesday to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard

‘No easy answer’ to determining salaries for politicians

It comes as Stormont MLAs consider a proposal for a new body to determine pay levels.

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Evening Standard

‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference

Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long and senior police took part in the event in Belfast.

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O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets

The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day’ for powersharing.

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Call for ‘reality check’ over funding Northern Ireland’s health service

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said demand is set to increase sharply and the budget must rise too.

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Storm Eowyn damage to schools in Northern Ireland cost millions, Stormont told

Education Minister Paul Givan said the cost of the damage is still being counted.

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Stormont Executive allocates over £17m to deal with impact of Storm Eowyn

The Department of Infrastructure is getting the largest slice of the funding with £8 million.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein Stormont minister Conor Murphy wins seat in Seanad

The veteran republican took a seat on the industrial and commercial panel.

Evening Standard

Stormont leaders urge network provider to compensate customers without power

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly called on NIE Networks to make goodwill payments to those cut off.

The Independent UK

Stormont MLAs reminded to ‘dress smartly’ in chamber

Speaker Edwin Poots said some MLAs have ‘a very loose interpretation of smart’ when it comes of their attire.

Evening Standard

Public inquiry into proposed Co Tyrone gold mine suspended

Stormont departments were criticised by the chair of the inquiry as it halted on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Ken Reid was loved and respected across Northern Ireland, funeral told

Hundreds packed into St Patrick’s Church in Ballymena Co Antrim for a service of thanksgiving for the former UTV political editor

The Independent UK

Covid had more impact on health services in NI, Swann tells inquiry

Robin Swann was Stormont’s health minister during the pandemic.

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