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From Northern Ireland Office (NIO)
  • Political parties encouraged to continue working together to reach agreement

    Speaking earlier today the Secretary of State wished Dr Haass and the NI parties well in the next few day of talks

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

  • Secretary of State thanks Deputy Chief Constable

    Northern Ireland Secretary of State thanks Judith Gillespie for her service

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

  • Secretary of State addresses QUB Literific Society

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers speech to the Queen's University Literific Society earlier this evening

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

  • Lord Carlile re-appointed as Independent Reviewer

    The Secretary of State has re-appointed Lord Carlile as the Independent Reviewer of National Security arrangements in Northern Ireland for a further 2 years

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

  • 6th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security launched

    Secretary of State today launched the 6th Annual Report of the Independent Review of Justice & Security (NI) Act 2007

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

  • Condemnation of attack on Alliance party office in Lisburn

    The Secretary of State appeals to anyone with information on this morning's suspected arson attack to come forward and speak to the PSNI

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

  • Attack on Belfast City Centre 'deplorable'

    The Secretary of State issues a statement of condemnation following an explosion in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter

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

  • New Parades Commission appointed

    Following a public appointments process, Theresa Villiers has appointed a new chair and 4 members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

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

  • New chapter in Hillsborough Castle’s history

    Plans are underway to pass the castle's operation over to Historic Royal Palaces, securing its future on a financially sustainable basis.

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

  • Villiers urges public to be vigilant over coming weeks

    Following a further security incident in Belfast earlier today, the Secretary of State urges the public to be vigilant

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

  • Broadband funding boost for small businesses in Belfast

    Belfast is among 22 UK cities which will benefit from the government's £100m funding boost for high speed broadband

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

  • Secretary of State pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela

    Theresa Villiers expresses her sympathy following the death of South Africa's greatest son

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

  • Supporting Small Business Saturday

    The Secretary of State urges consumers to 'think small and buy local' this Saturday

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

  • Autumn Statement 2013: Delivering for hardworking people in Northern Ireland

    The Autumn Statement reinforces the UK government’s commitment to NI. The economic plan has provided the foundations for recovery, and economic activity and employment in NI are improving.

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

  • Secretary of State responds to comments made by Gerry Adams on Breen & Buchanan murders

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers has this afternoon responded to comments made by Gerry Adams following the publication of the Smithwick Report

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

  • Villiers comments on Smithwick Report findings

    The Secretary of State comments after publication of Smithwick Report earlier today

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

  • Villiers attends 2013 Turner Prize ceremony at The Venue

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP tonight attends the 2013 Turner Prize awards ceremony in Londonderry

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

  • Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

    Speaking earlier this morning following the discovery of a device in Belfast City Centre, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:

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

  • Secretary of State sends condolences on the death of Fr Alec Reid

    The Secretary of State offers her condolences following the death of Fr Reid

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

  • Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

    The Secretary of State condemns act of extreme recklessness and intimidation.

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