The Sinn Fein minister said his party had concerns about the behaviour of the DUP.

The Agriculture Minister urged MLAs to temper their language following controversy in the case.

Sinn Féin has accused the DUP of ‘frustrating delivery’, while the DUP accused Sinn Féin of ‘inserting instability’ into powersharing arrangements.

Plans for the site have faced uncertainty because of a major funding shortfall.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn held talks with the leaders of Executive parties on Thursday

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the British prime minister ‘refused to meet’ the Stormont Executive in recent years.

A 30-year-old Sudanese man arrested in connection with the knife attack has been charged with attempted murder.

Edwin Poots was speaking after concerns were raised over the apparent rejection of an amendment.

The party has published a reform document which advocates removing several ‘vetoes’ on nominating the speaker and first ministers.

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.

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

Party leader Gavin Robinson said the party also called for borrowing powers to build more homes and improve infrastructure.

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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

However DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the challenge was the willingness of people to work together.

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald said the party will ‘not be goaded into kneejerk reactions’.

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to be vigilant.

Martin is set to meet with political leaders at Stormont, as well as with business leaders, and engage with Women’s Aid.

Legal advice is being sought over a request for information for Pol Deeds by the scrutiny committee.

The First Minister also described a ‘very challenging arrangement’ with the DUP in the Executive.

MLAs heard there are currently around 53,000 active licences in Northern Ireland corresponding to over 100,000 firearms.

The Sinn Féin vice president described unity as the ‘big idea’ of her generation.

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said he expects a ‘significant cost of living crisis’ amid rising energy costs.

Paul Givan has sent a letter to all school principals.

Allegations of ‘misogyny’ and ‘misandry’ were exchanged between MLAs over the questioning of Andree Murphy.

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston tabled a motion claiming it is ‘unjustifiable for public money to underwrite the scale of funding’ for the stadium.

Catherine Connolly said that across the island of Ireland there are ‘different aspirations for the future’ and an ‘unfinished story’.

Ms Connolly was greeted by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on X: ‘I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration.’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on X: ‘I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration.’

Gavin Robinson said he wanted to reflect the desire across the grassroots of unionism to see unionist parties working together.

Andrew Muir said the Good Friday Agreement institutions are in the ‘last chance saloon’.

Runners wore festive costumes as they participated.

Education minister Paul Givan also said he can give a pay increase of up to 4 per cent for teachers

The unionist party is set to table a petition of concern against the motion in the Stormont Assembly on Monday.

Naomi Long said she was ’embarrassed’ at the impact on her neighbours after a crowd gathered outside her house earlier this year.