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  • A major step towards a more peaceful, stable and prosperous Northern Ireland

    Theresa Villers reflects on the Stormont House Agreement and says the significance of what has been achieved should not be underestimated.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State's speech at the Women's Engagement Roadshow

    Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers embarks on 3-day US visit

    The Secretary of State will brief key US stakeholders on the Stormont House Agreement and the challenges that lie ahead for Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment as a member to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers: Northern Ireland economy heading in right direction

    The Secretary of State chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on Banking and Access to Finance in London today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on stayed inquest into the death of Gareth O'Connor

    Theresa Villiers responds to a question from Ian Paisley MP on a second error related to the so-called on-the-runs administrative scheme

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dr Murrison address to WW1 ancestors' memories event

    Libraries NI and Living Legacies 1914-18 organised a First World War commemoration event, WW1 and You - Objects and Memories which Dr Andrew Murrison addressed

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Bill to devolve Corporation Tax in Northern Ireland

    As part of the Stormont House Agreement, this Bill should allow Northern Ireland to set its own rate of corporation tax from April 2017.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement to Parliament on the Stormont House Agreement

    Theresa Villiers updates the House on the Northern Ireland political talks, which culminated in the Stormont House Agreement on 23 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applications invited for appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. A number of positions, including that of Deputy Chief Commissioner, will become vacant during …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Secretary of State's New Year message for Northern Ireland

    Theresa Villiers' hopes 2015 brings new opportunities and renewed confidence for Northern Ireland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Decision on North Belfast parading panel

    Owing to insufficient cross-community support, the Secretary of State has decided not to go ahead with setting up the panel

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Government welcomes the Stormont House Agreement

    Theresa Villiers welcomes the historic Agreement reached with Northern Ireland's political leaders on resolving key outstanding issues

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Northern Ireland cross-party agreement: Prime Minister's statement

    Following the Northern Ireland cross-party agreement, the Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on the Northern Ireland cross-party talks

    The Secretary of State responds to an Urgent Question on the talks process, following the Prime Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: December 2014

    Communiqué following the Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in 10 Downing Street chaired by David Cameron on 15 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Villiers urges NI political leaders to go the extra mile

    With the political talks entering their 9th week, Secretary of State urges parties to show strong leadership in the coming days. Ms Villiers said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More important than ever that talks result in agreement

    As the talks close for the week, the Secretary of State says the chance to devolve corporation tax in this Parliament should not be let slip

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2014: Securing a stronger economy for Northern Ireland

    Autumn Statement 2014 confirms that people and businesses in NI will continue to benefit from the Government’s long term economic plan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applications invited for appointment to the Sentence Review Commissioners

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is seeking to recruit new members to the Sentence Review Commissioners for Northern Ireland

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government