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  • 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

  • Dr Murrison makes First World War commemoration visits

    The Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Centenary Commemorations and NIO Minister, Dr Andrew Murrison, will today undertake several engagements in Belfast and Co Down to learn more about the contribution of people fr…

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

  • Significant increase in pace of party engagement says Villiers

    Secretary of State is encouraged by increase and pace of engagement by NI Political Parties at this week's talks

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

  • Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

    The NIO is seeking views on paragraph 8.78 of the Justice and Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Code of Practice.

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

  • Villiers pays tribute to fallen heroes at Belfast City Hall Remembrance Day Service

    The Secretary of State attends Belfast Remembrance Service

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

  • Villiers keynote address to Co-operation Ireland Gala Dinner

    Co-operation Ireland is a peace-building charity that promotes interaction, dialogue and practical collaboration within Northern Ireland and between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

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

  • Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience

    Theresa Villiers addresses the Forum's annual gathering on the challenges facing NI today and how peace can be built in a divided society.

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

  • Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

    Government will assist Sir Anthony Hart’s inquiry in pursuing allegations of abuse at Kincora boys’ home in Belfast in the 1970s.

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

  • Kincora Boys’ Home: HM Government co-operation with the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry

    Villiers tells Parliament that Sir Anthony Hart's Inquiry is the best forum for investigating allegations about abuse at Kincora Boys' Home in the 1970s.

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

  • Northern Ireland security situation

    The Secretary of State's bi-annual statement to Parliament on the threat level from Northern Ireland related terrorism

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

  • Villiers welcomes significant explosives find in Co Fermanagh

    Secretary of State Theresa Villiers MP has congratulated security forces on the arrest and search operation in Co Fermanagh, focused on Dissident Republican activity.

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

  • Panel proposed on north Belfast parading impasse

    The Secretary of State announces terms of reference for a Panel of experts to examine parades dispute.

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

  • Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

    At the start of his second day of engagements, HRH The Earl of Wessex visited the new Headquarters for the Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland (BBNI) located just outside Hillsborough.

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

  • Earl of Wessex meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative Assessors and Leaders

    Earlier this evening, HRH The Earl of Wessex was the guest of honour at a special event in Belfast Education and Library Board’s (BELB) Headquarters.

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