Ministers welcome NI security presence report
News Article 20 July 2004
The government has welcomed the publication of an official report on "normalising" security arrangements in Northern Ireland.
Orangemen face calls for peaceful march
Press Review 12 July 2004
Northern Ireland secretary Paul Murphy has called for today's Orange Order parades to be "peaceful and dignified".
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Nominations close for EU poll in Ulster
News Article 13 May 2004
As nominations close for Ulster candidates wishing to stand in next month's European parliamentary elections, the shape of the contest is becoming clearer.
Ulster councils 'could be merged'
News Article 5 May 2004
The number of local councils in Northern Ireland could be significantly reduced, a government minister has indicated.
Sinn Fein facing exclusion from peace review
News Article 10 March 2004
Sinn Fein could be excluded from the review of the Northern Ireland peace process.
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.
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