BBC News - N. Ireland Politics

25 May 2012 Last updated at 05:56 ET

Party leaves shared future talks

The Alliance Party pulls out of talks at Stormont aimed at promoting better community relations and greater integration in Northern Ireland.

Sinn Fein defends Girdwood plans

Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly defends his party's role in agreeing a controversial plan to redevelop a former army barracks in north Belfast.

David McNarry expelled by the UUP

The Ulster Unionist Party expels Strangford assembly member David McNarry.

Bioscience director defends role

One of the directors of the Belfast Bioscience and Technology Institute project claims she has been made a "scapegoat" for the failed enterprise.
SDLP opposes Irish funding model

A proposed new funding model for promoting the Irish language throughout Ireland has been opposed in an SDLP motion.
Quango inquiry is set to cost £1m

An investigation into the collapse of a Stormont quango will cost the public purse almost £1m and is taking five years to complete.
Compensation law 'needs changed'
McGuinness discussed Smyth action
Nine zones to handle social fund
Anderson picked as Sinn Fein MEP
Troubles survivors lobby Stormont
MEP Nicholson 'will stand again'
NI Forest Service to be relocated
MLAs told Translink is 'well run'
Attwood may permit driving at 16

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