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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Rishi Sunak Welcomes New Northern Ireland Leadership During Visit"

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to mark the return of power-sharing government, hailing it as a "special opportunity" for the region. The DUP ended its boycott over post-Brexit trade rules, leading to the restoration of devolved government. Sunak has pledged a £3.3bn package for the restored Northern Ireland Executive, with a focus on stabilizing public services and settling public sector pay disputes. He will meet with political leaders and carry out community engagements during his visit.

via BBC.com|

#devolved-government #dup #northern-ireland

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Irish Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

President Joe Biden praised the restoration of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, commending the political leaders for their efforts. The appointment of Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as the region’s first minister ended a two-year standoff, with O’Neill's party, Sinn Féin, sharing power with the Democratic Unionist Party. Biden, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement, emphasized the importance of the agreement and expressed support for the renewed stability of the government, acknowledging the need to strengthen the peace dividend and restore public services.

via POLITICO|

#good-friday-agreement #joe-biden #northern-ireland

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"Northern Ireland's Historic Moment: Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Becomes First Nationalist Leader"

President Joe Biden welcomes and supports the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly at Stormont, commending the political leaders for their efforts. He emphasizes the importance of the democratic institutions established by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and looks forward to the renewed stability of a power-sharing government that will strengthen the peace dividend and public services. Biden expresses confidence that ongoing cooperation with the United Kingdom and Ireland will facilitate vital relations and ensure Northern Ireland's vibrancy and opportunity.

via The White House|

#belfastgood-friday-agreement #joe-biden #northern-ireland

world1 year ago•2 min saved

"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Nationalist First Minister"

Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Fein has been named as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking a historic moment as the party has historic ties to the Irish Republican Army. This appointment signifies a significant shift in the region's political landscape and comes as a power-sharing government is restored, with O'Neill expressing commitment to reconciliation and moving forward.

via The New York Times|

#first-minister #michelle-oneill #northern-ireland

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Michelle O’Neill Makes History as Northern Ireland's First Minister"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the UK territory's devolved government. Her appointment comes after the Democratic Unionist Party ended a two-year boycott, and signals a new era for the power-sharing government. O'Neill's ascent reflects the increasing popularity of Sinn Fein and their belief in a united Ireland. The return to government follows a UK government deal to ease trade frictions, and O'Neill will share power with the DUP's Emma Little-Pengelly as deputy first minister.

via Al Jazeera English|

#first-minister #michelle-oneill #northern-ireland

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Northern Ireland's Historic Shift: Electing the First Irish Nationalist First Minister"

Northern Ireland is set to elect Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill as the Irish nationalist First Minister, marking a historic shift and a significant milestone in the region's political landscape. O'Neill's election is made possible by a compromise between Sinn Fein and its rival, the Democratic Unionist Party, which ended a boycott of the power-sharing government. This move signifies a shift to a new generation of more pragmatic Irish nationalists, but also places pressure on politicians to focus on addressing bread-and-butter issues rather than solely on the prospect of a united Ireland.

via Reuters UK|

#first-minister #irish-nationalism #northern-ireland

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Broken: Government Restored with Sinn Féin in First Minister Post"

The British parliament has approved a revamp of post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, paving the way for the region to elect a government for the first time in two years. The deal, which eliminates physical checks on goods moving within the UK internal market system, represents a political win for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and follows lobbying from U.S. President Joe Biden. The Irish nationalists Sinn Fein are set to take the First Minister role, while the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is expected to take the Deputy First Minister role in the power-sharing government.

via Reuters UK|

#brexit #northern-ireland #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"DUP Ends Boycott, Revives Power Sharing in Northern Ireland"

Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has reached a deal with the British government on post-Brexit trade rules, allowing it to return to the region's power-sharing government after almost two years. The deal addresses concerns about trade barriers with the rest of the UK and safeguards Northern Ireland's place within it. This development offers a resolution to a crisis that threatened the political settlement underpinning the 1998 peace deal and marks a significant aspect of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

via Reuters UK|

#brexit #dup #northern-ireland

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Northern Ireland's Government Revived After D.U.P. Ends Boycott"

After 726 days, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson led the DUP back into power-sharing government following a five-hour meeting at a remote estate, facing protests and leaks. Loyalist songs and cries of "sell out" greeted the party's decision, with a leaked blow-by-blow account of the meeting causing mayhem. Despite the triumph, Donaldson admitted to feeling "disappointed" and "betrayed," and it remains to be seen how reconciled his party will be to the deal.

via BBC.com|

#dup #leaked-meeting #loyalist-protests

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Sinn Féin's Local Election Victories Encourage Return of Government in Northern Ireland

Sinn Féin, a party seeking unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland, made record gains in the Northern Ireland local elections, becoming the largest party for the first time. The Democratic Unionist Party's blocking of a power-sharing government at Stormont for more than a year frustrated voters, leading to Sinn Féin's success. The onus is now on the British and Irish governments to restore the executive and assembly, according to Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill. The DUP admitted that there are lessons to be learned for unionism in its broadest sense.

via Fox News|

#dup #local-elections #northern-ireland

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Sinn Fein's Victory in Local Elections Calls for Government Return in Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist party, won 144 of 462 local government seats in Northern Ireland's local elections, repeating its success from last year's assembly elections. The party seeks unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland and is urging the return of the power-sharing government, which has been paralyzed for over a year due to a dispute over customs checkpoints introduced after Brexit. Sinn Fein's main rival, the Democratic Unionist Party, captured 122 seats, while the centrist Alliance Party had 67.

via The Associated Press|

#brexit #local-elections #northern-ireland

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Biden visits Northern Ireland to promote peace and unity

President Joe Biden marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Belfast, calling for the parties in Northern Ireland to return to the power-sharing government that was a central pillar of the accord. While tensions persist, Biden's speech was optimistic, focusing on the dividends of peace and economic opportunity. He also appointed a special envoy to Northern Ireland to cultivate foreign investment in the territory. Biden's visit to Northern Ireland was brief, with his second leg of the trip being more personal as he searches for his family roots in County Louth.

via CNN|

#good-friday-agreement #joe-biden #northern-ireland

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Joe Biden's Belfast Visit and the Significance of Ireland

US President Joe Biden has arrived in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which helped end 30 years of violent conflict in Northern Ireland. His visit comes amid a rise in activity by dissident republicans and the fact that Northern Ireland's power-sharing government is not functioning. Biden is expected to meet the leaders of Stormont's five main political parties and deliver a speech at the new Ulster University campus in Belfast on Wednesday, underscoring the US commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity.

via BBC|

#good-friday-agreement #joe-biden #northern-ireland

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Reflecting on 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement and its challenges.

As the Good Friday Agreement marks its 25th anniversary, insiders in the Republic of Ireland regret that the potential of the deal has not been realised, particularly on north-south bodies. The agreement saw the Irish government renounce its constitutional claims to Northern Ireland, with the principle of consent incorporated. However, the lack of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland has led to concerns that the potential of the deal has not been realised. Additionally, few believe that Northern Ireland will exist in its current form 25 years from now.

via BBC|

#brexit #good-friday-agreement #northern-ireland