Emma Little Pengelly

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Micheál Martin and Keir Starmer meet with business leaders in Cork

Micheál Martin and Keir Starmer meet with business leaders in Cork

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

A small group of protesters gathered outside the building as the two leaders held a business roundtable in the city centre.
Starmer says he is ‘pleased’ at improved Anglo-Irish relations

Starmer says he is ‘pleased’ at improved Anglo-Irish relations

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

The British prime minister was speaking ahead of a gathering of UK and Irish ministers in Cork.
Micheál Martin and Keir Starmer aim to ‘deepen’ ties at Cork summit

Micheál Martin and Keir Starmer aim to ‘deepen’ ties at Cork summit

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was ‘delighted’ to welcome Starmer to his home county of Cork.
‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’.
Connolly says NI is ‘beacon of light’ showing world ‘peace is possible’

Connolly says NI is ‘beacon of light’ showing world ‘peace is possible’

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Catherine Connolly said that across the island of Ireland there are ‘different aspirations for the future’ and an ‘unfinished story’.
President Catherine Connolly arrives at Stormont for NI visit

President Catherine Connolly arrives at Stormont for NI visit

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ms Connolly was greeted by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
‘More important than ever’ that Northern Ireland engages with United States

‘More important than ever’ that Northern Ireland engages with United States

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly was speaking ahead of a traditional visit to Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill

Stormont’s top challenge is ‘severe underfunding of public services’ – O’Neill

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Michelle O’Neill accused the Labour Government of making ‘false promises of a new dawn’, but ‘following Tory austerity’.
Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Unionist MLA says it is appropriate for him to attend Connolly inauguration

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Steve Aiken will represent the UUP at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.
DUP absence from Connolly inauguration not a snub – Robinson

DUP absence from Connolly inauguration not a snub – Robinson

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

The unionist party has said it will not send a representative to the event in Dublin on Tuesday
Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister said she had other commitments on Remembrance Day.
Stormont's first Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners appointed

Stormont's first Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners appointed

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression has also been appointed by the Executive Office
Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move.
Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.
Dropping interstate case ‘on the agenda’, Taoiseach says

Dropping interstate case ‘on the agenda’, Taoiseach says

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The UK Government has put forward new legislation aimed at dealing with the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict.
Extreme weather and other emergencies ‘know no borders’, Taoiseach says

Extreme weather and other emergencies ‘know no borders’, Taoiseach says

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Ministers from both sides of the border will discuss co-operation on emergency planning on Friday.
Do not ‘sell your soul’ sipping champagne with Donald Trump – Michelle O’Neill

Do not ‘sell your soul’ sipping champagne with Donald Trump – Michelle O’Neill

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

The First Minister faced questions over why she did not attend a state banquet with the US president.
Boycotting Trump banquet ‘doesn’t change anything’ – Little-Pengelly

Boycotting Trump banquet ‘doesn’t change anything’ – Little-Pengelly

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill has insisted she is comfortable with her decision not to attend the event at Windsor Castle.
War of words ‘unsettling the Northern Executive’, says former minister

War of words ‘unsettling the Northern Executive’, says former minister

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Claire Sugden said she is concerned about relations between ministers in the powersharing Executive.
O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

O’Neill ‘comfortable’ about decision not to attend Trump banquet at Windsor

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The First Minister made the comment when she appeared before her scrutiny committee
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly deny ‘toxic’ relationship is hindering delivery

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister appeared before their Stormont scrutiny committee on Wednesday.
O’Neill is not ‘First Minister for all’ – Gavin Robinson

O’Neill is not ‘First Minister for all’ – Gavin Robinson

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Mr Robinson called on the Sinn Fein vice president to ‘show leadership’ after a row over a jobs fair in Londonderry.
Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Police figures show that racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels.
Northern Ireland to ‘play its part’ treating children injured in Gaza

Northern Ireland to ‘play its part’ treating children injured in Gaza

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

A small number of youngsters are expected to receive healthcare in the region.
Emma Little-Pengelly defends taxpayer-funded trip to attend Wimbledon royal box

Emma Little-Pengelly defends taxpayer-funded trip to attend Wimbledon royal box

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The deputy First Minister has said she was representing Northern Ireland when she attended Wimbledon last month.
Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Little-Pengelly ‘saddened and disappointed’ by cancellation of sport summer camp

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cricket Ireland has stepped in to reschedule the event which was cancelled after local residents expressed concern at the inclusion of a GAA club.
Leo Varadkar accused of reinventing himself after Irish unity comments

Leo Varadkar accused of reinventing himself after Irish unity comments

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Emma Little-Pengelly took a swipe after he said that Irish unity would become ‘centre stage’ if Nigel Farage became UK prime minister.
Tariffs and gender-based violence on agenda for North South Ministerial Council

Tariffs and gender-based violence on agenda for North South Ministerial Council

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

The summit will be held in Armagh.
Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Concern has been expressed that a ‘huge swathe’ of applicants have been excluded from the redress scheme.
Police come under attack for fourth night in North

Police come under attack for fourth night in North

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Northern Ireland’s police chief said ‘bigots and racists’ behind earlier nights of unrest in the region would be arrested.
PSNI chief warns rioters ‘we will arrest you’

PSNI chief warns rioters ‘we will arrest you’

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, which had resulted in 15 arrests by Thursday evening.
Three teens charged following violence in Ballymena

Three teens charged following violence in Ballymena

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.
Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.
Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure Centre following vandalism at the facility, amid several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.
PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.
Stormont ministers make joint appeal for end to violence in Ballymena

Stormont ministers make joint appeal for end to violence in Ballymena

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Seventeen police officers were injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena on Tuesday
Deloitte announces plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast

Deloitte announces plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The new technology-focused posts will be filled over the next three years.
Immense potential of former Maze site needs to be unlocked – O’Neill

Immense potential of former Maze site needs to be unlocked – O’Neill

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly stressed that the site of the former prison could only be developed when political consensus is reached.
Emma Little-Pengelly tells of fear after receiving online death threat

Emma Little-Pengelly tells of fear after receiving online death threat

Mon, 12 May, 2025

The DUP minister received support from a number of MLAs at ministerial question time as she revealed the abuse.
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly officially open upgraded Belfast airport terminal

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly officially open upgraded Belfast airport terminal

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly took a tour of the facility on Tuesday
Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’ - President Higgins

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’ - President Higgins

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday.
Stormont leaders more interested in optics than legislation, claims Bradshaw

Stormont leaders more interested in optics than legislation, claims Bradshaw

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The chairwoman of the Executive Office committee criticised Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly over a lack of Bills.
Taoiseach announces further €1bn for Shared Island Fund

Taoiseach announces further €1bn for Shared Island Fund

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Micheál Martin also welcomed the ‘fresh consideration’ given to the topic by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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