NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland Politics'Room for improvement' on offer of extra £1.5bn for NI, says O'DowdMinisters want more details on the government's offer of extra cash for Stormont, says John O'Dowd.11 hrs agoNorthern IrelandStormont no-confidence motion in agriculture minister failsIt received 32 votes in favour, but 38 MLAs voted against the proposal.18 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI secretary instructs officials to consider budget 'contingency plans' Last week, Sir Chris Bryant said the deal of £1.5bn over three years was the "final offer" and had given parties a deadline of Thursday.6 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsTalks on Drumcree parading dispute end without agreementSir Chris Bryant spoke of his disappointment that the parties failed to reach agreement after talks at Hillsborough Castle.5 days agoNorthern IrelandFirst minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree rowFacing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".2 days agoNorthern IrelandJustin McNulty still a 'valued member', says SDLP leaderClaire Hanna says she still sees a role for McNulty after he lost a candidate selection contest.2 days agoNorthern Ireland'No plonkers' - Stormont speaker's warning to MLAs The Stormont speaker says assembly members should avoid calling each other "bigot", "banshee", "plonkers" and "dopey".2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsSDLP deselects MLA Justin McNulty as Newry and Armagh assembly candidateCrossmaglen councillor Pete Byrne won the vote at a selection convention in Newry on Thursday night.Drumcree policing operation has cost £3m so far, says BoutcherChief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".Drumcree resolution document not acceptable, says DUP MPThe comments from Carla Lockhart came as the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition (GRRC) held out the prospect of an arrangement to resolve the dispute.Givan calls for boycott of meeting due to 'unacceptable behaviour'Departmental officials due to be questioned about integrated education on Wednesday will now not appear.Stormont parties clash for second day over FM role in Drumcree disputeMichelle O'Neill was accused of being "on the run" by the DUP after not attending to answer an urgent question on the issue for a second day.
