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  • Speech to the British-Irish Association conference

    Theresa Villiers urges the NI Executive to overcome current impasses and continue the story of Northern Ireland's inspiring transformation.

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

  • Advocate General to consider request for Loughgall inquests

    The Advocate General for Northern Ireland will examine material held by the government to decide if fresh inquests should be conducted into the Loughgall tragedy

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

  • Dr Murrison visits HMS Caroline

    Earlier today Northern Ireland Office Minister, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, visited HMS Caroline in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

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

  • Villiers pays tribute to Albert Reynolds

    Following the death of Albert Reynolds announced earlier this morning, Secretary of State pays tribute to his work on the NI Peace Process

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

  • Report of the Hallett Review

    Oral statement by the NI Secretary of State on the publication of the Hallett report on the administrative scheme for 'on-the-runs'.

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

  • Report of the Hallett Review published

    Lady Justice Hallett was appointed in February to produce a full public account of the administrative scheme for so-called ‘on-the-runs’.

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

  • Villiers commends intensive work to bring about peaceful 12th July

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today commended the intensive work done to ensure a peaceful 12th July

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

  • Villiers responds to Unionists call for parades inquiry

    Responding to Unionist calls for a Parades Inquiry earlier today, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:

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

  • Unionists walk out of talks on parades, flags and the past

    The Secretary of State appeals for calm after restrictions were placed on an Orange Order parade and encourages early resumption of talks.

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

  • PM meets First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland: July 2014

    The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland met with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland.

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

  • Villiers speech to commemorate Armed Forces Day

    NI Secretary of State pays tribute to the UK's armed forces, past and present

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

  • Arrangements for publication of Lady Justice Hallett's report on the on-the-runs administrative scheme

    The NI Secretary of State outlines her Human Rights obligations prior to publication of Lady Hallett's independent report on 17 July.

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

  • Royal visitors attend Civic luncheon

    Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Civic Lunch at Belfast City Hall.

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

  • New appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Commissions

    Secretary of State announces appointments to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

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

  • Permanent Secretary for Northern Ireland Office: Jonathan Stephens

    Sir Jonathan Stephens has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Northern Ireland Office (NIO).

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

  • Robathan expresses gratitude to Elections staff

    Minister of State Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP expressed his thanks to all Electoral office staff for their hard work over recent days

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

  • Villiers reappoints Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland

    Dr William Smith is reappointed to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland

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

  • Decision on La Mon House bombing review

    The NI Secretary has written to the La Mon families informing them of her decision in response to calls for a review into the 1978 bombing.

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

  • Decision on Ballymurphy independent review panel

    The Secretary of State has decided against establishing an independent review panel to investigate events in Ballymurphy in 1971.

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

  • Moving politics forward

    Theresa Villiers addresses church leaders on moving Northern Ireland away from the politics of identity to focus on the politics of delivery

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