Some patients ‘seriously harmed’ by delays in cancer treatment in North, inquiry finds
Report centres on concerns linked to work of retired surgeon Aidan O’Brien in Co Armagh hospital
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Defamation cases between Van Morrison and former Stormont health minister Robin Swann settled
Confidential resolutions were reached in their competing and ‘potentially very costly’ lawsuits over the handling of Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland, a judge was told.
The Irish Times view on the UUP leadership: time for a shift
The difficulty for the party is it is hemmed in on one side by the DUP and on the other by Alliance
Stormont leaks during Covid pandemic ‘became a frustration’, ex-NI minister for health tells inquiry
Michelle O’Neill and Arlene Foster also due to give evidence this week
Fractured political relationships hampered North’s response to Covid pandemic, inquiry told
Arlene Foster, Michelle O’Neill and Edwin Poots are expected to be among those witnesses to give evidence
‘Northern Ireland is broken’: how a ‘toxic’ culture and better pay is enticing North’s doctors across the Border
Doctors in the North can earn two and a half times what they make with the NHS in the health service in the South
Striking junior doctors warn more medics will leave North’s health service without pay rise
Some newly qualified doctors earning £13 per hour in Northern Ireland, says representative
Michelle O’Neill elected first nationalist First Minister in ‘new dawn’ for Northern Ireland politics
Sinn Féin vice-president pledged to work with unionists in an ‘Assembly for all - Catholic, Protestant and dissenter’, as Stormont reconvenes following two years of political deadlock
First Minister Michelle O’Neill makes the most of her moment as Stormont Assembly recalled after two-year impasse
Sense of occasion felt throughout the Assembly Chamber as Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly acknowledged ‘historic moment’, with one lone dissenting TUV voice
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Devolved government is set to return to Northern Ireland for the first time in two years on Saturday. These representatives could take the most prominent roles in the new Assembly
Van Morrison ‘wrongly denied’ right to jury trial in action against former Stormont health minister, court rules
North’s Covid-19 response at heart of defamation cases involving musician and Robin Swann
Woman mounting legal challenge over NI’s waiting lists hopes case will help others
North has worst waiting lists in UK with more than 300,000 waiting on appointment
Northern Ireland protocol ‘can and will be dealt with’, Doug Beattie says
UUP leader says there will be ‘no united Ireland in my lifetime’ at manifesto launch
‘The state let you down’: apology issued to NI institutional abuse victims
Survivors watch on in Assembly chamber as minute’s silence is held before apology
Donnelly overrode concerns about cross-Border scheme
Tapes outline concerns over Minister’s use of interim scheme not underpinned by legislation
Collapse of Stormont damaging NI health service, says Swann
Minister say impasse has ‘cruelly robbed’ patients of best chance in a decade to resolve crisis
No change to free Covid testing in Northern Ireland, says Swann
Further 2,486 covid-19 cases in North, while another 3,763 cases confirmed in Republic
Northern Ireland ministers to deliver apology to victims of institutional abuse
Ministers from each of the North’s five main parties will jointly deliver a public apology
Newton Emerson: Stormont lurches into new mode of operation
‘Caretaker devolution’ could last longer and have more profound effect than expected
North’s draft three-year budget sidelined due to Stormont crisis
No Executive means over £300m in extra cash for next year cannot be spent, says Minister
Remaining Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted in North from Tuesday
Covid-19 rules to be replaced by guidance, North’s minister for health says
NI Minister of Health Robin Swann tests positive for Covid-19
Minister says he will carry out his duties ‘as fully as possible’ while isolating
North to move to opt-out system of organ donation next year
Assembly passes ‘Dáithí’s Law’ which could be ‘life-changing’ for those on waiting lists
DUP may not re-enter government after election, says Donaldson
Situation described as ‘opportunity’ for UK and EU to ‘step up to the mark’ in talks
Paul Givan’s resignation as First Minister a ‘very damaging move’
DUP strongly condemned by Government and others in Northern Executive
Man charged over threats to kill NI Minister of Health Robin Swann
Accused due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday
Isolation period for Covid-19 cases in the North to be reduced to five days
First Minister Paul Givan confirms change will apply in Northern Ireland from Friday
North health minister requests military assistance in hospitals
Robin Swann makes request to Ministry of Defence to provide combat medical technicians
Stormont collapse would risk waiting list reforms, NI Health Minister warns
Not realistic to expect health service to function properly in absence of administration, says Swann
PCR test no longer needed in North to confirm positive antigen result
Further three Covid-related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland and 7,133 more cases
Sammy Wilson labelled ‘narcissistic fool’ over tweet mocking NI Covid curbs
Lockdown critic tweeted version of Hark The Herald Angels Sing over fresh restrictions
Stormont ministers meet to discuss new Covid-19 restrictions
Executive to consider post-Christmas steps as three further deaths reported in North
Northern Executive to meet to discuss further Covid-19 measures
Ministers expected to recommend shutdown sections of economy or fresh lockdown
Stormont rejects DUP bill to stop terminations for non-fatal disabilities
Michelle O’Neill says Bill part of a ‘shameful’ strategy to ‘block’ abortion services in North
Northern Ireland Assembly backs mandatory Covid certification scheme
DUP votes against measure Minister for Health says is for protection of North’s people
Hundreds rally in Belfast against Covid-19 certification scheme
New system is now mandatory in NI’s cinemas, theatres and licensed premises
Covid-19: 90% of adults in North at least partially vaccinated
Health staff reporting ‘ongoing demand from previously unvaccinated people’
Omicron variant may already be in Northern Ireland, says Swann
North’s Minister for Health says no confirmed cases but ‘highly likely’ to change
Wash your hands and cross your fingers for North's next Covid wave
Crisis looms but public could be shaken into finally accepting healthcare reform
Covid-19: North sees ‘remarkable’ boost in vaccination rates
Some 10,000 people receive first dose following launch of vaccine passport scheme
North’s hospitality venues may close over Christmas if cases rise - Swann
NI health minister does not want to introduce further restrictions unless ‘completely unavoidable’
Hundreds gather in Belfast to protest against planned Covid-19 certification
Crowd outside City Hall carried anti-vaccine and anti-Covid placards and banners
The Irish Times view on Covid-19 in Northern Ireland: belated moves to slow the surge
Northern Ireland has been out of step with the European mainstream in its failure to link vaccination to hospitality and other activities.
Covid-19 certs to become mandatory in Northern Ireland next month
DUP opposes measure but other Stormont parties back health minister Robin Swann’s plan
Swann calls for mandatory vaccine passports in the North
Proposal comes after ambulances diverted away from hospital due to capacity issues
Stormont told to revisit Covid Certs after Armagh hospital turned ambulances away
Craigavon hospital had 108 patients waiting on Sunday and only three beds available
Public in North to be consulted on proposal for compulsory jabs for health workers
North’s health minister Robin Swann said ‘all options’ remained under consideration
Swann sues Van Morrison over ‘dangerous’ chant at Europa Hotel
Singer criticised North’s Minister of Health over his response to Covid-19 on stage
Further Covid-19 restrictions may be necessary in North, Swann warns
Not enough healthcare staff to cope with Covid pressures, NI Minister of Health says
Halloween could be ‘super-spreader event’, says Northern Irish politician
Unvaccinated young people may bring Covid-19 home to people shielding, warns MLA
North’s health services facing ‘most difficult winter ever’
Minister warns of overstretched hospital capacity and coming ‘unscheduled pressures’
Almost 2,000 new Covid-19 cases reported by Department of Health
NI Minister for Health says hospitals there seeing early spike in respiratory illnesses
Three quarters of those hospitalised with Covid in North unvaccinated
Dept of Health data shows those over 50 who have not had jab facing far greater risks
Charity’s abortion service in North ends due to lack of funds
Service which ran for 18 months in absence of commissioned services folded
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