Labour faces NI election calls
News Article 12 February 2004
The Labour Party has faced renewed calls to contest elections in Northern Ireland.
Government under fire over Maghaberry decision
News Article 11 February 2004
The government has come under fire from an influential committee of MPs for its handling of prisoners at a Northern Ireland jail.
Ministers launch NI hate crimes consultation
News Article 10 February 2004
The government has launched a consultation in Northern Ireland on new legislation aimed at tackling so-called "hate crimes".
Ulster review talks begin
News Article 9 February 2004
Northern Ireland secretary Paul Murphy has begun chairing the review of the Good Friday agreement at Stormont.
Saville inquiry to end witness evidence
News Article 9 February 2004
The Bloody Sunday inquiry is expected to finish hearing evidence this week.
DUP sets out devolution plan
News Article 6 February 2004
Rev Ian Paisley's DUP has set out its proposals for restring devolution in Northern Ireland.
DUP outlines plans to save Ulster devolution
News Article 5 February 2004
Democratic unionist leader Ian Paisley has met with the prime minister to discuss his party's proposals for restoring devolution to Northern Ireland.
Hume to quit politics
News Article 4 February 2004
Former SDLP leader John Hume has announced that he is standing down from the Westminster and European parliaments.
Review of Ulster peace process begins
News Article 3 February 2004
The review of the Good Friday Agreement has begun, in a bid to restart the Ulster peace process.
DUP calls for review of police ombudsman
News Article 3 February 2004
The Democratic Unionist Party has called on the government to examine the role of the Police Ombudsman in Ulster.
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.
Good Friday review to get underway
News Article 1 February 2004
The review of the Good Friday Agreement begins this week.
Paisley and Ahern in historic meeting
News Article 29 January 2004
Ian Paisley has held his first ever meeting with Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern.
NI needs 'Dunblane gun controls', argues Sinn Fein
News Article 28 January 2004
Stricter gun controls similar to those imposed after the Dunblane tragedy should be introduced in Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein has argued.
