NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsSinn Féin president calls for Michelle O'Neill's re-election as first ministerMary Lou McDonald calls on her party to ensure Michelle O'Neill is returned as first minister next year.44 mins agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsUK union is 'cracking at the seams' - O'NeillThe Sinn Féin vice-president was speaking at the party's annual ard fheis (conference), which is being held in Belfast.20 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP hit out at 'puerile' Sinn Féin over defence sector dealNo one from Sinn Féin attended the launch of the £50m Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal3 days agoNorthern Ireland Politics'Substantial amendments' to be made to Troubles legacy lawHilary Benn said the government is bringing forward a "substantial package of amendments" to its Troubles legacy legislation.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDeputy mayor quits SDLP over Bobby Sands statue vote disputePaul Doherty quits the SDLP in a dispute over a council vote on a statue of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands.5 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsAlliance's Armstrong to step down from politics next yearStrangford MLA Kellie Armstrong says she is retiring from political life at next May's assembly election.1 day agoNorthern Ireland Politics£50m defence investment 'could have been better spent', says O'NeillThe Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal, launched by the UK government, will see £50m invested in tech companies and start ups.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsSinn Féin Ard Fheis: Leader's speechSinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addresses the annual ard fheis in Belfast.Clarity needed over police ombudsman claims, says O'Neill It has been alleged that the former police ombudsman was appointed despite security service concerns.Why will £100 heating oil payments not be paid until the summer? The scheme announced on Thursday has many stages to go through before becoming law.New Sunday Politics studio means more choice for audienceThe programme will be broadcast live on BBC One NI and for the first time on Radio Ulster and Foyle.Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income householdsIt's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.
