Northern Ireland Elections Bill
Legislation 18 May 2005
This Bill will amend current electoral registration system by abolishing the annual canvass in Northern Ireland.
Durkan attacks 'problem party' Sinn Fein
News Article 7 April 2005
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has accused Sinn Fein of "obscuring the truth" about events surrounding the murder of Robert McCartney.
Sinn Fein 'beneath contempt' says SDLP
News Article 14 February 2005
SDLP leader Mark Durkan has accused Sinn Fein of "damaging" the Good Friday agreement.
Mark Durkan – Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party
Interview 31 August 2004
SDLP leader Mark Durkan talks to ePolitix.com about the challenges on the path to a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.
Registration changes result in voter drop
News Article 2 February 2004
The new electoral register for Northern Ireland was published on Monday, revealing a reduction in voters of more than 28,000.
Anti-fraud measures hit poor and young voters
News Article 9 December 2003
Young and poorer people in Northern Ireland have been hit hardest by measures aimed at tackling electoral fraud, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Paisley calls for 'constructive change'
Press Review 2 December 2003
Good Friday review to begin this week
Press Review 1 December 2003
Paisley pledges 'constructive change' in Ulster
News Article 1 December 2003
Ian Paisley has vowed to press the British government for "constructive change" in Northern Ireland.
Sinn Fein demands devolution
News Article 30 November 2003
Gerry Adams will on Monday demand the immediate restoration of devolution to Stormont despite a victory by the hardline DUP in last week's election.
Northern Ireland elections: Joint statement
News Article 29 November 2003
The full text of the statement from the British and Irish governments following the Stormont elections.
Crisis talks follow deadlock in Ulster poll
News Article 29 November 2003
The Northern Ireland secretary is this weekend meeting key players in the province in a bid to break the stalemate following the Stormont elections.
Stormont poll sees moderates losing out
News Article 28 November 2003
Counting is continuing in Northern Ireland today, with all sides waiting to see whether the DUP will emerge as the largest party in the assembly.
Good start for Sinn Fein and DUP
Press Review 28 November 2003
Ulster politicians wait for poll results
Press Review 27 November 2003
