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  • 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

  • Northern Ireland talks: Prime Minister's statement

    David Cameron and Enda Kenny, Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland spoke to the press following all-party talks at Stormont, Northern Ireland.

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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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • PM call with US Vice President Biden

    Statement following a call between David Cameron and Joe Biden on the political talks in Northern 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

  • 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

  • Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

    Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP paid tribute to Lord Bannside who died earlier today

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

  • Government responds to Hallett Report recommendations

    The Secretary of State has advised individuals who received letters through the on-the-run scheme to cease placing any reliance on them.

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

  • Government implementation of the Hallett Report

    Villiers addresses Hallett recommendations and tells individuals who received letters through the OTR scheme that they can not rely on them.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 9 September 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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