Jonathan Reynolds said the deal would safeguard the shipbuilder’s four yards in the UK.

Spanish state-owned business Navantia is stepping in to buy the Belfast-based company.

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

The officer is alleged to have been involved in the generation of a false threat report that was intended to support a court anonymity application.

The men accused of the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge, Co Down were remanded in custody.

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has issued its judgment in the case taken by Northern Ireland filmmakers Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey.

Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming government in Dublin must also take ‘urgent’ steps to start planning for unity.

The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.

Ivana Bacik held separate meetings with Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin on Tuesday.

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.

A Stormont vote must be held on articles five to 10 of the Windsor Framework, which underpin EU trade laws in Northern Ireland, before they expire.

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks on putting together the next coalition administration.

Around 95,000 customers in Northern Ireland experienced power cuts during the storm.

The Dublin-born singer represented Ireland in the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Come Back To Stay.

The whole of the island is likely to be subject to disruption, including travel delays and power cuts.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Soldier F is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in 1972.

The former paratrooper is seeking to have the case against him thrown out.

Leader Mary Lou McDonald said it is ‘still very much game on’.