Gareth Gordon

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

O'Neill and Foster to appear before Covid InquiryGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentGetty ImagesFirst Minister Michelle O'Neill and former First Minister Arlene Foster will appear before the Covid Inquiry on WednesdayThe Northern Ireland First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, and former First Minister Arlene Foster will appear before the Covid Inquiry on Wednesday. The sitting in London will concentrate on Stormont's approach to testing, tracing and isolation during the pandemic.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

Sinn Féin yet to decide to run presidential candidateGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentPA MediaMary Lou McDonald ruled herself out of running for presidentSinn Féin have said they have not decided if they will run their own candidate or back another in the next Irish presidential election. Party president Mary Lou McDonald also ruled herself out of the running. The election has to be held before November 11 this year.

Mar 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Gareth Gordon

Michelle McIlveen elected as DUP deputy leaderGareth GordonBBC News NI political correspondentPacemakerMichelle McIlveen is believed to have been DUP leader Gavin Robinson's choice as deputyFormer three-time Stormont minister Michelle McIlveen has been elected as the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP's) new deputy leader.

Feb 26, 2025 | aol.com | Gareth Gordon |Raymona Crozier

A meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a long-delayed programme for government has been postponed. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday morning but it emerged late on Tuesday night that further work is required. It comes after the draft document was agreed in September 2024 and sent out for public consultation. Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said the meeting was pushed back after he asked to see the finalised document before signing it off.

Feb 26, 2025 | yahoo.com | Gareth Gordon |Raymona Crozier

A meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a long-delayed programme for government has been postponed. The meeting was due to be held on Wednesday morning but it emerged late on Tuesday night that further work is required. It comes after the draft document was agreed in September 2024 and sent out for public consultation. The 88-page document, entitled Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most, sets out the executive's ambitions under several core areas.