First Minister of Northern Ireland, Vice President of Sinn Féin, MLA for Mid Ulster
The East-West Council was formed in the agreement that brought the DUP back to power-sharing and aims to improve business and educational links across the United Kingdom.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced his intention to step down in an unexpected announcement, with a replacement to be elected by Fine Gael before 6 April.
The MP for Mid Ulster, who was first elected in 2013, has announced that he will not stand for re-election in the General Election this year.
Michelle O’Neill has rejected the idea of water charges in Northern Ireland saying that they intend to fight for a proper funding model instead.
The Prime Minister and Taoiseach have both visited Belfast to meet with the new Northern Ireland Executive and political leaders.
The deadline to reform the Executive has been moved to February 8th, which means there won’t be a Stormont election until at least then, if the Executive is still not up-and-running.
The leaders of the five main parties in Northern Ireland have written to Chris Heaton-Harris demanding cash to help those affected by the recent flooding.
Chris Heaton-Harris holds talks with Sinn Féin and the UUP at Hillsborough Castle.
