Enda McClafferty

Northern Ireland Political Editor at BBC

BBC Northern Ireland Political Editor

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Benn questions 'fuss' over Irish language signs

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Enda McClafferty

The Northern Ireland secretary has questioned the "fuss" surrounding Irish language signs at Belfast's Grand Central Station. Hilary Benn told BBC News NI the signs were about "respecting and celebrating" all of the traditions, adding that there were "so many more important things than having an argument about signs". Benn was responding to the political row over a move by the Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, to approve £150,000 for the Irish language signage.
Benn questions "fuss" over Irish-language signs

6 days ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

Benn questions 'fuss' over Irish language signsEnda McClaffertyBBC News NI political editorEPAHilary Benn said the signs were about "respecting and celebrating" all traditionsThe Northern Ireland Secretary has questioned the "fuss" surrounding Irish language signs at Belfast's Grand Central Station. Hilary Benn told BBC News NI the signs were about "respecting and celebrating" all of the traditions, adding that there were "so many more important things than having an argument about signs".
Councillor reinstated after court reference suspension

1 week ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

Enda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editorThe Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has reinstated a councillor who provided a court reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape. Brian Tierney who sits on Derry City and Strabane District Council was suspended by the SDLP and lost the party whip after details of the reference emerged earlier this year.
Trump tariffs: Sir Keir Starmer meets Northern Ireland's FM and DFM

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Enda McClafferty

Published11 April 2025, 11:09 BSTUpdated 17 minutes agoPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held talks with the first and deputy first ministers of Northern Ireland about the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs. Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly took part in a group phone call with political leaders from Scotland and Wales this morning.
Starmer meets FM and DFM to discuss US tariffs

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Enda McClafferty

Enda McClafferty - BBC News NI Political editorFri, April 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM UTC1 min readPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has held talks with the first and deputy first ministers of Northern Ireland about the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs. Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly took part in a group phone call with political leaders from Scotland and Wales this morning.
Government will take 'calm' approach to US tariffs on NI

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

Government will take 'calm' approach to US tariffs on NIEnda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editorGetty ImagesSecretary of State Hilary Benn was speaking during a debate in the CommonsNorthern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn has said the government will take a "calm and considered" approach in dealing with the fall out from the US trade tariffs. He was speaking during a debate in the Commons on the potential consequences for Northern Ireland from any trade war between the US and EU.
Grand Central Irish-language signs row to be escalated at executive

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

Irish-language signage row to be escalated at executivePA MediaGavin Robinson has described the signs as a "pet project" of Sinn FéinDemocratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson has warned his party has put a "marker" down at Stormont to block Sinn Féin spending money on "pet projects". A row over the Irish language around the executive table is nothing new but this one has been simmering for some time.
O'Neill did not see McMonagle at Stormont event - report

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Enda McClafferty

O'Neill did not see McMonagle at Stormont event - reportFirst Minister Michelle O'Neill was accused of breaching the ministerial code [PA Media]First Minister Michelle O'Neill did not see a former Sinn Féin press officer who was facing sex charges when they stood just metres apart at an event in Stormont, a report has found. It followed an investigation carried out by the Assembly Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough into claims the first minister had misled a Stormont committee.
O'Neill did not see McMonagle at Stormont event - report

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

O'Neill did not see McMonagle at Stormont event - reportEnda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editorPA MediaA report has found that First Minister Michelle O'Neill did not see a former Sinn Féin press officer who was facing sex charges when they stood just metres apart at an event in Stormont. It followed an investigation carried out by the Assembly Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough into claims the first minister had misled a Stormont committee.
Inside the political 'echo chamber'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Enda McClafferty

Mystery echoes in an embassy garden in DCEnda McClaffertyNorthern Ireland political editorReporting fromWashington DCBBCDeputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly was among those confused by the sound sensation inside the circle in the garden at the British EmbassyTucked away in the garden at the British Embassy in Washington DC, a mini "magic circle" was a head scratcher for all those who stood on it. That included Stormont ministers Emma Little-Pengelly, Gordon Lyons.