Edwin Poots

First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald were among nationalist leaders at the unnotified protest that blocked Garvaghy Road on Sunday. Photo: Peter Morrison/PA Wire

O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest

Protesters gathered on the Garvaghy Road on Sunday, preventing a legal parade from going ahead. Pic: Peter Morrison/PA Wire

Drumcree: 'We've got a problem out there' - Edwin Poots in grave warning to MLAs

The attitudes of some parties to scrutiny is the gift that keeps on giving for the TUV's sole MLA Timothy Gaston.

David Thompson: You can't fix stupid - why Stormont reform can only go so far

The bill has been brought forward by Eoin Tennyson, the Alliance deputy leader

Trio of groups write to Assembly speaker seeking gender identity answers

Justice Minister Naomi Long

Questions for Justice Minister Naomi Long accused of ‘misleading Assembly’

Principal deputy speaker Carál Ní Chuilín MLA.

Speaker says it's not for MLAs to ask questions about how many genders there are

Donaldson was convicted at Newry Crown Court earlier this year of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.

‘No relevant information identified’ in Stormont Donaldson review

Speaker Edwin Poots has said he has nothing to answer for over his handling of claims made about Jeffrey Donaldson.

Pressure mounts on Edwin Poots over Donaldson 'inappropriate behaviour' claims

Sinn Féin has called on Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots, pictured, to stand aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Stormont's Speaker Edwin Poots.

Poots says he has 'nothing to answer for' over Donaldson concerns

Jim Allister has questioned how Jeffrey Donaldson became the DUP's 'pin-up boy' despite claims about his conduct.

How did such a man become the leader and 'pin-up boy' of the DUP? - Allister

(Left to right) Trevor Clarke MLA, Education Minister Paul Givan MLA, Junior Minister Joanne Bunting MLA, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, DUP party leader Gavin Robinson MP, deputy party leader Michelle McIlveen MLA, and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons speaking to members of the media, in the Great Hall in Stormont, Belfast. today

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

Athletes celebrate their homecoming at Stormont Parliament Buildings

Celebration for Special Olympians at Stormont after record-breaking medal haul

Stormont's Speaker Edwin Poots.

Edwin Poots says he found Jeffrey Donaldson out on lies 'many times'

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Monday June 22, 2026. Later that day, he was was convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape – against two women when they were children

Stormont MLAs blast ‘evil sexual predator’ Jeffrey Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Monday June 22, 2026. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Arrest of Jeffrey Donaldson came at the height of his political powers
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was at the height of his long political career when police officers knocked on his door early in the morning on March 28 2024.
David Young

The use of EV chargers in the upper car park will remain suspended until the new system is in place

Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended

Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Michelle Guy.

Alliance bid to ban smacking children in Northern Ireland dropped

(left-right) Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP, and DUP deputy leader Michelle McIlveen during a press conference at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, after meeting Taoiseach Micheal Martin during the Taoiseach's two-day visit to Northern Ireland

Irish premier hears opposing views on NI legacy from Stormont parties

Irish premier Micheal Martin has vowed to continue working towards reconciliation and mutual trust ahead of a visit to Belfast.

Irish premier ‘working towards reconciliation and mutual trust’ in Belfast visit

Unveiling 'Reflections', a nine-metre sculpture in front of Belfast's Grand Central Station featuring elements of the demolished Boyne Bridge, were Peter Richards from the Golden Thread Gallery, infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins, Belfast lord mayor Tracy Kelly and Translink chief executive Chris Conway. Photo: Translink

Sculpture using parts of Boyne Bridge unveiled in Grand Central Station

DUP representatives Edwin Poots, Callum Bowsie and Michelle McIlveen at the former bus station site in Saintfield

Movement over 'eyesore' County Down bus depot site but concern over travel needs

The paediatric endocrinology service - which administered puberty blockers - was based at the Royal Victoria Hospital for sick children. Photo: Belfast Trust

NHS saw opportunity for 'income generation' from child gender clinic

DUP MLA Diane Dodds has hit out at rivals' attitudes to hormone blockers being given to children.

DUP in fresh criticism of Ulster Unionists over trans drugs for kids

Edwin Poots says he had no role whatsoever in the establishment of a gender service. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Letters show Edwin Poots knew of trans clinic when health minister

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has claimed credit for Mike Nesbitt's "u-turn" on puberty blockers. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

DUP's stance 'forced Nesbitt to change course' on puberty blockers - Robinson

Edwin Poots (pictured in the Assembly yesterday) has moved to 'correct the record' regarding his previous role as health minister

Assembly speaker Edwin Poots seeks to 'correct the record' on transgender clinic
The speaker of the NI Assembly Edwin Poots has issued what he described as a “personal statement” concerning the Province’s transgender clinic.
Adam Kula

Edwin Poots has flatly denied being made aware of a local gender identity service for children during his time as health minister. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

DUP engaged in ‘total revisionism’ on its trans clinic record - Ulster Unionists

Snow Patrol at Boucher Road playing fields in 2013. Photo: Mark Marlow/Pacemaker Press

DUP deny shifting stance on axing Boucher Road concerts

Alliance MLA David Honeyford.

Alliance man sorry for 'clumsy' reference to UUP woman as DUP's 'little sister'

The TUV MLA Timothy Gaston was suspended from the assembly last week for asking annoying questions. Many problems with power-sharing are rooted in the fact that MLAs and ministers are far too cosy at Stormont

Owen Polley: Timothy Gaston suspension brings Stormont into greater disrepute

Roads minister Liz Kimmins.

Sinn Fein minister Kimmins urged to publish BBC correspondence

SF minister Liz Kimmins's announcement received blanket coverage on BBC, as part of a "as part of a day...dedicated to road safety". Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

SF roads minister accused of undermining Assembly over announcement

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA held a celebration of Robert Burns and Ulster-Scots at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday. Soprano Rebecca Murphy and Piper Grahame Harris performed during the event in the Great Hall

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots holds a celebration of Robert Burns at Stormont

Jon Burrows and Diana Armstrong this week launched their leadership bid - promising change for the UUP. Photo: David Young/PA Wire

Burrows calls for major changes to Stormont's 'unrealistic' net zero law

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan made a remark that Mr Givan was “more interested in the toileting of my female colleague” than in hungry children, adding “what a weirdo”.

Speaker takes MLAs to task on ‘weirdo’ remark

Workers removing the last cones from Boyne Bridge Place at 8am on Saturday, as the road reopened

Opening of Belfast's old Boyne Bridge road ends at-times 'brutal' era

Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots has reprimanded MLAs following what he termed a number of incidents in the chamber.

Stormont Speaker reprimands MLAs following remarks around Education Minister

Edwin Poots has warned minister in the Northern Irish government that they must answer questions posed to them

Edwin Poots warns ministers to 'get on with the job' and answer questions

Edwin Poots, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Jayne Brady, Head of the NI Civil Service, and Lesley Hogg, Clerk/Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly during a ceremony to mark Armistice Day at Parliament Buildings in Stormont, Belfast

Armistice Day has been marked by commemorations in Northern Ireland

DUP MLA Phillip Brett says when Unionism works together, "we can deliver real results".

SF Israel row: Unionists 'stood up for thousands of defence workers - DUP

Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw told an Ulster Unionist colleague to "grow up" during a speech in which he was condemning a protest outside the justice minister's home.

UUP's Burrows slams 'self-righteous' and 'sneering' Alliance

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots

‘Shut up’ and ‘grow up’ not appropriate language for Assembly chamber – Speaker

Gas fuelled power stations like Kilroot have had output capped under the NI climate act - raising concerns about security of supply.

Nesbitt backs Stormont's controversial net zero targets - for now

Letters to editor

Letter: Charlie Kirk was articulate and worthy of respect - few MLAs are so

Former PSNI man Mark McEwan has left Stormont after one week to take a position with Surrey Police. Photo: Surrey Police

Stormont's new standards watchdog quits after one week

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.

Mike Nesbitt accused of 'outsourcing' of public health policy to lobby groups

MLA Nuala McAllister has insisted she will not be backing down on her refusal to apologise (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

McAllister vows not to back down in apology stand-off after Assembly ejection

Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister was ejected from the Assembly over comments to the Deputy Speaker Steve Aiken.

Naomi Long backs MLA's challenge to authority of Stormont Speaker

Speaker of Northern Ireland Assembly Edwin Poots has rebuked DUP, Sinn Fein and UUP ministers for making significant announcements via the media

Speaker rebukes Stormont ministers for making announcements to media

DUP councillor Jonathan Craig has said the Education Authority's trans advice is only 'pure guidance'

Transgenderism: DUP man says Burke family's behaviour is 'scandalous'

Rev David McIlveen, a retired minister and former member of the Free Presbyterian Church, has voiced sympathy with the Burkes

Former Free Presbyterian minister sympathises with Burke family

Edwin Poots issuing his appeal to the Burke family after they sought him out at church

Poots says he will 'happily' meet the Burke family - but not at his church

Martina Burke and another family member confronting Mervyn Storey last Sunday

Former DUP minister hits back at accusations of 'promoting transgender ideology'

UUP leader Mike Nesbitt has been under pressure over a decision to fund a controversial trans clinic with no lower age limit. Photo: David Young/PA Wire

Nesbitt: officials working on trans clinic timeline after Poots call for clarity

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