The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.

Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences.

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.

Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.

Antoin Duffy appeared before a non-jury court in Dublin charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson in 2006.

Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent.

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.

Jim O’Callaghan said he has been informed that ‘proceedings are under way’ after meeting with Denis Donaldson’s daughter, Jane.

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences.

The court is awaiting a medical assessment of Lady Eleanor Donaldson.

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.

Enda McGarrity said the Donaldson family had been ‘stonewalled’ in their quest for answers over the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson.

Denis Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years.

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges

During a brief court hearing, the charges were read to the Lagan Valley MP and his wife as they stood in the dock

The 61-year-old politician was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March

The former DUP leader (61) was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March

The former DUP leader resigned last month

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigned last Friday after being charged with several historical sexual offences.