Jonathan McCambridge
Politics
Robinson urges Heaton-Harris to meet ‘outstanding commitments’ before departure
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced on Saturday that he would not be seeking re-election as an MP at the next general election.
19 May 2024
Politics
Ireland will ‘recognise Palestinian statehood’ despite reports of diplomatic row
Simon Harris spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday.
19 May 2024
UK
Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin is visiting Lebanon to meet Irish troops serving with the United Nations.
19 May 2024
Politics
Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election
The Northern Ireland Secretary was first elected as an MP in 2010.
18 May 2024
Business News
Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly
The media magnate and former rugby star died on Saturday aged 88.
18 May 2024
Business News
Businessman Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin said Mr O’Reilly had an ‘extraordinary impact on Irish business, sport, media and society’.
18 May 2024
UK
Tanaiste pledges to release all Government files on Dublin and Monaghan bombings
The bombings on May 17 1974 remain the greatest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles.
17 May 2024
UK
Families of victims of Dublin-Monaghan bombs remain ‘firm in quest for justice’
Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the bombings which resulted in the greatest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles.
17 May 2024
Crime
Daughter of Covid victim says actions of Stormont leaders ‘compounded grief’
Brenda Doherty was reacting at the conclusion of the Belfast hearings in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
16 May 2024
Politics
Higgins and McDonald attend Palestinian women’s team match in Dublin
Thousands attended the match at Dalymount Park which had been sold out for several days in advance.
15 May 2024
Crime
Boutcher set to deliver report on claims police spied on journalists and lawyers
The Policing Board leadership said Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has been told the claims were causing damage to policing.
15 May 2024
Crime
Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry
The handwritten notes from the meeting were published on the website of the Covid-19 Inquiry on Wednesday evening.
15 May 2024
Crime
Fines for lockdown breaches less than for littering, ex-officer tells inquiry
Former PSNI assistant chief constable Alan Todd gave evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast.
15 May 2024
Crime
Claims PSNI spied on journalists ‘undermining confidence in policing’
Two human rights organisations have made a fresh call for a Policing Board investigation into the claims.
15 May 2024
UK
Dublin-New York portal to close temporarily amid inappropriate behaviour
Thousands of people have visited the two-way livestream portal, which gives a real-time view of New York City.
14 May 2024
Crime
Minutes show Foster saying she ‘can’t stand’ with O’Neill after Storey funeral
The minutes show the Sinn Fein minister defending her attendance at the funeral, claiming there was ‘no dilution’ of the public health message.
14 May 2024
UK
Call for access to documents on Dublin-Monaghan bombs will not go away – Martin
Ireland’s deputy premier said the pain of victims has ‘been compounded by the frustration and hurt of unanswered questions’.
14 May 2024
Crime
Cross-community vote on Covid measures ‘wholly inappropriate’, says O’Neill
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence in Belfast.
14 May 2024
Politics
Stormont ‘lost the respect of public’ to follow Covid-19 restrictions – Swann
Mr Swann said restrictions were not observed as well in the second wave of the pandemic.
13 May 2024
Politics
Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of meetings, Swann says
Stormont’s Health Minister is giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry.
13 May 2024
Crime
Stormont collapse ‘meant opportunities to prepare health service were lost’
Stormont’s Health Minister Robin Swann is giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast.
13 May 2024