Michelle O'Neill

The newly opened Belfast headquarters has enabled Deloitte to bring its more than 1,300 people in Northern Ireland together in the same office for the first time. Credit Facebook

Plans to create 500 additional technology jobs as new Belfast HQ opens

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons during an announcement of a draft anti-poverty strategy. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Executive's ​anti-poverty strategy is not about 'more benefits’ - Lyons

Education Minister Paul Givan

Childcare subsidy scheme to be extended to school-age children: Paul Givan

(from right) First Minister Michelle O'Neill with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly leaving after an announcement of a draft anti-poverty strategy, first pledged during the St Andrews Agreement in 2006, at Stormont Castle in Belfast

First ever anti-poverty strategy could go further, Michelle O’Neill says

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly with Elizabeth and Jeffrey Rogers and their grand son James Nelson from Dromara during the first day of the Balmoral Agricultural Show

NI agriculture interests must be listened to in trade deals: Little-Pengelly

The former H Block at the Maze prison near Lisburn has been at the centre of political controversy for over a decade

Immense potential of former Maze site needs to be unlocked: Michelle O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly holding a Simmental cow called Romeo during the first day of the Balmoral Agricultural Show

Balmoral Show highlights best of agriculture, say O'Neill and Little-Pengelly

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (left), Education minister Paul Givan and First Minister Michelle O'Neill cut sods at the site of the new Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh

Shared education campus ‘symbolic’ in Northern Ireland’s reconciliation journey

Stormont First Minister Michelle O'Neill (left) and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly (right)

Stormont leaders pledge to work with universities and colleges on funding

First Minister Michelle O'Neill

O’Neill warns against ‘knee-jerk’ reactions to Supreme Court ruling on gender

The Department of Education, run by the DUP's Paul Givan, will issue its response to the Supreme Court sex ruling in advance of Equality Commission guidance, the News Letter understands.

Supreme Court sex ruling: Givan to publish schools policy ahead of ECNI guidance

Full Congregation St Patrick's Cathedral

Service of Remembrance held on the eve of VE Day’s 80th anniversary

The 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day was commemorated with 21 gun salute at Stranmillis College Belfast on Tuesday 6 May 2025. Photo Press Eye.

Belfast’s 21 gun salute marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Pictured at the official opening of the first phase of a £100million investment at Belfast International Airport are Lucio Rossetto, Lagardere Global COO, Peter Newbould, Lagardere UK & Ireland CEO, Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of Concessions at VINCI, First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Dan Owens, Belfast International Airport’s chief executive, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Pierre Anjolras, CEO of VINCI, Dag Rasmussen Lagardere Global CEO and Rémi Maumon De Longevialle CEO VINCI airports

Video: NI’s busiest airport unveils new terminal with high tech security hall

The Civic Service for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast today.

St Anne's Cathedral marks 80 years since VE Day

Morning View

Editorial: ​SF and Alliance hiding behind others on trans

News Letter editorial on Friday May 2 2025:

Editorial

The murders of Protestants at Kingsmill were perpetrated by the IRA

Letter: Blame for the sectarian Kingsmill massacre rests fully with the IRA

The First Minister Michelle O'Neill has declined to say whether she agrees with the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

First Minister avoids questions on Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman

Michelle O'Neill pictured among the mourners at the funeral for Pope Francis. Image: Michelle O'Neill/Twitter

Michelle O'Neill hails late pope's ‘vision for a fairer, more just world’

Letters to editor

Letter: DUP is right about O'Neill glorifying IRA yet they sustain SF in power

The UK Government is “choosing weapons of war over people and public services”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

TUV responds to Michelle O'Neill representing NI at funeral of Pope Francis

Pope Francis arrives to attending the closing Mass at the World Meeting of Families at Phoenix Park in Dublin in 2018. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Republic of Ireland leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral in Rome

Earlier this month, Translink confirmed that it had halted design work on the signage due to the potential legal action

Legal papers lodged in challenge to Irish language signs at Belfast station

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

NI should have ‘biggest party possible’ to welcome Rory McIlroy home

The Co Down golfer ended an 11-year major drought by beating Justin Rose in a playoff to win the 89th Masters at Augusta and complete the career grand slam. McIlroy is the first European player to have won all four major titles, joining an elite club populated by greats of the sport Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Pictured here playing at Pinehurst Resort. Photo: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Arise Sir Rory? Calls for golfing superstar McIlroy to be Knighted

Paula Bradshaw chairs Stormont's Executive Office committee, which is tasked with holding the office of the First and deputy First Ministers to account.

Stormont leaders more interested in optics than legislation, claims Bradshaw

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly says that while she had a legal duty to bring regulations to the Assembly on creating a climate change commissioner - public funds could be better spent. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

​MLAs engaged in ‘virtue signalling frenzy’ over climate tsar - Little Pengelly

​Stormont’s plans to press ahead with the creation of a climate change tsar is “an act of million-pound madness” and MLAs have been involved “a virtue signalling frenzy” rather than protecting public funds, Emma Little-Pengelly has said.

David Thompson

Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced a “Shared Home Place” story-telling initiative of the Shared Island Forum that would be launched later this year

Taoiseach announces further one billion euro for Shared Island Fund

Caoimhe Archibald speaking about US tariffs at Stormont's economy committee, 09-04-25

DUP accuses Sinn Fein of putting all-island ideology ahead of NI firms

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley put to Ms Archibald that businesses need clarity, and said he did not believe they were getting clarity from the department

Northern Ireland’s position ‘complex’ amid incoming US tariffs

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) firefighters have been tackling a significant wildfire in the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. It comes after a major incident was declared at the weekend following a large wildfire close to the Mournes led to homes being evacuated. Issue date: Tuesday April 8, 2025.

PSNI deploy helicopters to spot Mournes arsonists and assist NIFRS

Green algae returns

Pest algae that polluted Lough Neagh in recent years has started again

GAA official Sean Brown who was murdered by loyalists in 1997

PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder

The draft Northern Ireland Climate Commissioner Regulations 2025 were passed by 51 votes to 19

Stormont votes to establish climate commissioner despite cost concern

Firefighters have been tackling a significant wildfire in the Mourne Mountains. Picture: NIFRS/PA Wire

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Rio Ferdinand’s project has worked in Northern Ireland and the Republic since 2016 and partners with Glentoran and Sligo Rovers

Rio Ferdinand project to receive more than £1m Peaceplus funding

Caoimhe Archibald

'We need to give firms advice on how Trump tariffs will work'

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order after delivering remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump tariff announcements ‘deeply regrettable’, NI Economy Minister says

President Donald Trump holds up a copy of a 2025 National Trade Estimate Report as he speaks during a 'Make America Wealthy Again' trade announcement event in the Rose Garden. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

First Minister and deputy First Minister respond to tariffs

The TUV video showed Gordon Lyons and Paul Givan of the DUP at Stormont in February last year, tearing into Jim Allister as a failed politician, on the day the assembly voted Michelle O'Neill in as a Sinn Fein first minister of Northern Ireland

TUV laughs at DUP pair dismissing Allister, ahead of him ousting their colleague

First Minister Michelle O'Neill.

TUV conference: Jim Allister questions what would be lost if Stormont collapsed

Party leader Jim Allister speaking at the TUV party conference in Cookstown on Saturday

TUV conference: Allister says party's growing strength is 'rooted in truth'

Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie is taking Fife Hospital Board to tribunal regarding Dr Beth Upton, a trans doctor, being permitted to use a female changing room. Mike Nesbitt does not want any males in female changing rooms in Northern Irish hospitals. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

​Northern Ireland's health minister backs single sex spaces in hospitals

The UK Government is “choosing weapons of war over people and public services”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

Government choosing weapons over public services – Michelle O’Neill

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her spring statement in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor’s statement: Others paying for failings of government, says Wilson

First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr and Alchemy founder and CEO John Harkin with guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Alchemy Technology Services' new headquarters at Ebrington Plaza

Ministers welcomes NI software firm as first tenant to Ebrington Plaza

Pictured visiting the set of ‘The Death of Robin Hood’, which is being filmed at Belfast Harbour Studios, are Mark Huffam, NI Screen board member; Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald; First Minister Michelle O’Neill; Sir David Sterling, Chairman, NI Screen; Aaron Ryder, Producer, The Death of Robin Hood; deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair, Belfast Harbour; Richard Williams, CEO of NI Screen and Joe O’Neill, CEO, Belfast Harbour. Photo by Aidan Monaghan

Major new movie a significant boost for NI screen industry

DUP MLAs meet members of the Women's Rights Network Northern Ireland at Stormont. Photo: DUP

DUP meets women's group - weeks after Sinn Fein branded them 'disgraceful'

Secretary of State Hilary Benn previously rejected a bid to pull the Stormont Brake. Photo: James Manning/PA Wire

Allister puts border costs at £1bn - as government still to make EU law decision

In Michelle O'Neill's absence, deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly was centre stage in Washington during the St Patrick's Day events, seen chatting happily to the president

Ruth Dudley Edwards: It’s been a joy to watch US events and see SF get it wrong

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has refused to answer questions on men in women's sports when pushed by DUP and TUV MLAs at Stormont.

First Minister rules out answering questions about men in women's sport

Northern Ireland businesswomen leading in a broad range of sectors including finance, fashion and manufacturing were recognised at a special awards ceremony. Pictured is Rosemary Josekutty Thomas, WIB Managing Director Lorraine Acheson, 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Jayne Taggart, Louise Kelly, Caitlin McCracken, Shauneen McNicholl, Stephanie Brooks, Edwina Flynn, Sarah McKegney Rebekah Humphrey, Kathy McCune, Martha Garbe, Mabel Higgens, Diana Thompson, Becca Hume, Hannah Mary Kennedy and Clare Morris

Around 500 NI delegates celebrate 'roster of exceptional businesswomen'

Deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly meeting with President Trump at Capitol Hill, Washington DC on Wednesday. Sinn Fein and Alliance boycotted St Patrick's events in the US over the Trump administration’s stance on Gaza. Picture: Press Eye

Unionists welcome 'unparalleled access' to President Trump in Washington

All smiles: US President Donald Trump and DUP Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley meet in Washington.

Smile for the camera! Delighted Stormont MLA posts beaming photo with Trump

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Lenovo in North Carolina, during a visit to the United States. Photo: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/PA Wire

Trump ‘hasn’t heard’ of Sinn Fein, SDLP and Alliance St Patrick’s boycotts

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