Segregated prisons policy 'costly'
News Article 4 May 2006
The average cost of keeping a prisoner jailed in Northern Ireland is twice as high as in the highest security prison in England and Wales, a new study has found.
Ulster prepares for assembly meeting
News Article 3 May 2006
As politicians in Ulster make their final preparations for the restoration of the Northern Ireland assembly, arguments between the key parties continue.
IRA report paves way for devolution
News Article 26 April 2006
The prospect of restoring devolution to Northern Ireland has moved a step closer with a new report declaring that the IRA leadership is committed to "following a political and peaceful path".
UK-Irish talks focus on devolution impasse
News Article 24 April 2006
Elected politicians from around the UK and Ireland are taking part in a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.
Last chance for NI assembly, warns Hain
News Article 22 April 2006
Peter Hain has vowed that the government will not budge from the November 24 deadline for a power-sharing administration to be set up in Northern Ireland.
We've ended criminal links, says IRA
News Article 13 April 2006
The IRA has insisted it has honoured "the spirit and the letter" of its pledge to seek a united Ireland by exclusively peaceful means.
Bell to chair Stormont assembly
News Article 10 April 2006
Alliance Party MLA Eileen Bell will act as the presiding officer of the Northern Ireland assembly when the body is recalled in May.
US backs push for Stormont deal
News Article 7 April 2006
The United States has lent its support to efforts by the British and Irish governments to restore the Northern Ireland assembly.
PMs set Ulster deadline
News Article 6 April 2006
Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern have given Ulster's political parties until November 24 to agree on the restoration of devolution.
Blair and Ahern: Devolution statement in full
News Article 6 April 2006
The full text of the joint statement from the two governments on restoring devolution in Northern Ireland.
Mixed verdict on Ulster peace plan
News Article 6 April 2006
There has been a mixed reaction to British and Irish proposals for restoring devolved government in Ulster.
Murder 'must not derail peace process'
News Article 5 April 2006
Despite the murder of Denis Donaldson, the British and Irish governments have said that planned devolution talks will go ahead this week.
DUP cautious on devolution move
News Article 2 April 2006
The DUP has warned against immediate moves to restore devolution to Ulster.
Blair to set NI devolution deadline
News Article 31 March 2006
The prime minister is next week expected to set a new deadline for reforming the Northern Ireland assembly.
Ulster deal 'to bridge devolution divide'
News Article 26 March 2006
The British and Irish governments are set to publish their proposals for restoring devolution in Ulster, Peter Hain has said.
