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Former taoiseach to publish his memoirs next year in a publishing deal reportedly involving a six-figure sum
Northern Ireland Protocol
The Irish Times view on Northern Ireland’s election: a contest with consequences
Subject to the fortunes of the DUP, Sinn Féin could end up by default with the largest number of MPs,
Maybe now the Irish Government will accept that the UK and unionists had a point about open borders
Britain and Ireland can at least agree on one thing: nobody wants to start talking about the border again
We hardly need reminders of how little the Tories think of Ireland
Current stand-off between the British and Irish governments over immigration is another illustration of the complexities of the ties between the two countries being denied
Helen McEntee’s bad week compounded by a British snub
Minister for Justice has not had the best seven days of her career, but there’s better news for Ossian Smyth
DUP deal to provide ‘real change’ for North, says Donaldson, as restoration of powersharing looms
EU to ‘analyse carefully’ agreement that pledges ‘unfettered access’ to Britain while removing most post-Brexit checks on goods
The Irish Times view on the DUP’s return: a long-awaited breakthrough
After two long years of suspended animation and grindingly slow negotiation, Northern Ireland’s devolved government finally appears to be on the verge of returning to life
Devolved government in North may be restored within next few weeks, O’Neill believes
Sinn Féin vice-president and leader in Stormont is set to become North’s first nationalist First Minister when assembly returns
Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly
Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn said he was ‘listening and learning’ during first visit to Northern Ireland since being appointed to role last month
‘Green lane’ in North for goods from Britain an important step, says Micheál Martin
Trade channel, starting in October, will help resolve North’s political difficulties, says Tánaiste
Unionists may be about to turn their backs on the Belfast Agreement
In the shadow of a Border poll, it looks impossible to put in place a stable, co-operative powersharing government
Back on the Horizon: Deal for British re-entry to scheme signifies further thaw in UK-EU relations
British scientists will be allowed to participate in €95bn flagship EU scheme after three-year lockout due to Brexit row
Prepare for Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ‘anachronistic upper-class mannerisms’, Varadkar told before meeting
Prepared notes ahead of meeting last year said ‘spirit of partnership and mutual respect’ damaged by recent post-Brexit negotiations
Jeffrey Donaldson’s David Trimble moment is approaching
To succeed he must win the debate that devolution, albeit imperfect, is preferable to the alternatives
Windsor Framework deal can work but clarity needed, House of Lords subcommittee says
House of Lords subcommittee releases report on EU-UK trade agreement for the North raising concerns about import rules
Irish exporters urged to prepare for UK’s new Brexit import controls
Early engagement with imminent requirements will help avoid unnecessary costs and delays, says Minister of State
Micheál Martin’s Shared Island: concrete cross-Border co-operation from an unlikely republican
€1bn ‘slush fund’ has overcome initial suspicions from unionism – but republicans think it falls short when it comes to aspirations for a united Ireland
DUP efforts to secure Government legal assurances reaching ‘important stage’
Jeffrey Donaldson has said DUP will not return to powersharing until UK government legislates to address concerns around sovereignty and trade
Michelle O’Neill to meet Congress members and US officials in Washington
First Minister designate accuses British government of showing ‘no sense of urgency’ in dealing with the DUP’s ongoing boycott of devolved government
Biden says Irish visit was to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’
US president tells campaign reception his priority during visit was to preserve Belfast Agreement and support Windsor Framework
Brexit was ‘a structural shock’ to the British-Irish relationship, says British ambassador
Paul Johnston believes Ireland manages to combine a great deal of pride in being a successful modern republic with a great deal of underlying affection for the UK
Bertie Ahern calls on unionists to accept ‘different’ status in UK amid framework objections
Former Taoiseach says DUP concerns on Windsor Framework are ‘sincere and need to be addressed’
Northern Secretary denies he is trying to ‘bully’ DUP back into Stormont
Chris Heaton-Harris was giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Tuesday
Windsor Framework will ensure NI consumers get same goods as rest of UK, says EU chief
Agreement will make trade between UK and North smoother and ensure same food and medicines available in both regions, Šefčovič tells TDs
Ties That Bind? Scotland, NI and the Union by Graham Walker and James Greer: Essential reading
Recent arguments around the protocol find echoes in another recurring debate within Ulster unionism: devolution versus integration
Michelle O’Neill: North must tap into economic potential that international support offers
Negotiations are over and the only decision facing the DUP is whether they will share power on the basis of equality
Bertie Ahern calls on DUP to restore Stormont as former taoiseach praises Sunak’s efforts
Speaking about Brexit, Ahern says Ireland experienced ‘great difficulty’ with Boris Johnson
Belfast man (42) to stand trial over alleged role in bomb hoax targeting Simon Coveney
Gym owner Darren Service accused of driving gunmen to scene of hijacking linked to loyalist paramilitaries
‘I’m getting married ... you’re both invited’: The former IRA man, UVF ex-prisoner and retired British soldier who became friends
‘It was just a daily diet of death that we became accustomed to, thinking it was normal. But it was anything but normal when you look back’
Sara Canning: We deserve better and better is possible. The Belfast agreement is treated with kid gloves
The great and the good are gathering here - and in a series of gala dinners and events they’ll pat themselves on the back for a job well done. We need more
Joe Biden accepts invitation to address Houses of the Oireachtas during Irish visit
The president is also likely to address a joint sitting of the Houses of the Dáil and Seanad on Thursday, April 13th, according to sources in the Oireachtas
Majority in North think Windsor Framework could bring economic benefits, poll suggests
Two-thirds of those polled believe Executive should be re-established following deal between EU and UK, Queen’s University poll shows
Patrick O’Kane on playing David Trimble: ‘It’s not my job to judge my character. Quite the opposite’
The actor play found it fascinating to follow the late Ulster Unionist leader’s hard road to compromise for Owen McCafferty’s play Agreement
Referendum on Irish unity within a decade, Mary Lou McDonald says
Sinn Féin leader told German publication Der Spiegel that reunification would make Ireland richer, not poorer
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