New laws regarding the breed have been put in place over the UK recently. Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphries has said that she is “very open” to following to the UK government’s decision to ban ownership of the XL Bully breed of dog. The Minister told the cabinet on Tuesday morning that a […]

2 years ago

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that his Government is “deeply concerned” and that Givan’s resignation represents a “very damaging” move. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from the Stormont Assembly, with the decision taking effect from midnight on Thursday, 3 February. Describing his role as the “privilege of my lifetime”, Givan […]

4 years ago

“To serve as First Minister of Northern Ireland is deeply humbling and brings with it an enormous responsibility to the people we represent.” Arlene Foster has been appointed as First Minister of Northern Ireland following the announcement of the re-opening of Stormont. On Saturday afternoon (11 January), the Democratic Unionist Party leader was officially confirmed […]

6 years ago

“Tiocfaidh ár bra!”  Sha Gillespie, the queer activist, cried out in joy in Derry’s Guildhall Square. The space outside the landmark building in the Northern Irish city has hosted its fair share of campaigns over the years – some of them hard won, many of them painfully lost.  On Monday night, the city’s walls were […]

6 years ago

“You’re going to be, or want to be, part of the solution. Otherwise you’re the problem.” At the time of the publication of this article, Northern Ireland has been without a government for 974 days and there’s little sign of any agreement on the horizon, which, when you consider the unique position of Northern Ireland […]

7 years ago

The Supreme Court will rule today whether Northern Ireland’s abortion laws are incompatible with human rights legislation

8 years ago