Category : Search result: Northern Ireland Office


Irish minister turned away from Belfast hotel

Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn

The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.

Irish President declines Belfast event invitation

President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.

NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle

Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.

UK Snow Alert: Met Office Warns of Widespread Disruption

Britain braces for winter's return as Met Office forecasts significant snow across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England with temperatures dropping to -10°C, disrupting travel and bringing icy conditions.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Met Office: 70mph winds and heavy rain warnings

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Western Isles as powerful winds and torrential rain threaten travel disruption and potential damage.

Ireland summons UK envoy over minister's 'unacceptable' comments

The Irish government has taken the extraordinary diplomatic step of summoning the British ambassador to Dublin following inflammatory comments made by Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker about the Republic's stance on Northern Ireland, escalating tensio

Page 1 of 4