The Aporia · Jonathan McCambridge

2026-09-07 · Evening Standard

Government urged to mull consent of Attorney General for Troubles prosecutions

🔮 Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers. assertive

2026-09-12 · Evening Standard

‘War and genocide can never be accepted’, Connolly tells Trump

🔮 The president said she told Mr Trump that the Irish people would support those who “build a shared peace in all those parts of the world currently suffering from such horrific war and violence”. assertive

2026-09-14 · Evening Standard

No collusion in Robert Hamill murder but investigation flawed, report finds

🔮 Ms Hamill said the family was disappointed the inquiry “could not agree on the consequences of the police officers in the Land Rover failing to intervene while Robert was being attacked”. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Eleanor Donaldson to appeal against trial of the facts verdict

🔮 The jury found she had done the acts in relation to a number of charges of aiding and abetting Jeffrey Donaldson’s crimes, but she could not be found guilty or sent to prison. mixed

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Ireland will not participate in Eurovision in 2027, RTÉ announces

🔮 “RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

PM meeting an opportunity to inject momentum into partnership – Taoiseach

🔮 Mr Burnham will host Mr Martin at No 10 North on Friday, their first official visit since the Prime Minister took up office. assertive

2026-09-18 · Evening Standard

Legacy framework will be a ‘step forward’ in reconciliation, Taoiseach says

🔮 Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Colm Murphy was ‘spider at centre of web’ in Omagh bombing plot, inquiry told

🔮 The hearings, which have been delayed for six months, will centre on the period before and after the bombing and will examine how it was carried out and who was responsible. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Colm Murphy was ‘spider at centre of web’ in Omagh bombing plot, inquiry told

🔮 The hearings, which have been delayed for six months, will centre on the period before and after the bombing and will examine how it was carried out and who was responsible. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears evidence about more than 20 ‘key individuals’

🔮 The latest phase of hearings, which will last for several weeks, is concentrating on the period before and after the bombing and will examine how it was carried out and who was responsible. assertive

2026-09-24 · Evening Standard

Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

🔮 The Executive would also be allowed to keep 50% of funds collected from additional fraud and error identified in the welfare system. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Budget negotiations entering ‘no-deal territory’, Paul Givan warns

🔮 Finance Minister John O’Dowd, of Sinn Féin, indicated unity across the Executive on the budget, saying the current offering is “not a fair deal”, adding: “At the very core of this dispute is fairness and equality of treatment. “Taxpayers here, workers, families and business owners, deserve a fair return on their taxes and they’re not getting that.” Mr O’Dowd said the Executive will have to sit down together and decide its position, and find a way to pay public sector workers. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told

🔮 Judge Paul Ramsey told the ex-MP that he would be sentenced next month. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Orangemen remain at Drumcree with efforts set to find solution to parade dispute

🔮 Orange Order members remain at Drumcree in Portadown with efforts set to intensify on Monday to find a political solution to a contentious parade which brought thousands of protesters on to the streets. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Drumcree stalemate enters third day with further talks expected

🔮 A number of Orange Order members remain at Drumcree Church expecting to be allowed to begin their permitted parade, which would pass along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown. However, protesters have stayed at the side of the road, insisting that the parade should not be allowed to proceed. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Bryant urges all sides to ‘double down on compromise’ over Drumcree dispute

🔮 As the stand-off in Portadown entered a third day, Ireland’s Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said she believed it was “likely” an international mediator would be appointed to attempt to intervene. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade

🔮 A number of Orange Order members remain at Drumcree Church expecting to be allowed to begin their permitted parade, which would pass along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown. However, protesters have maintained a presence at the side of the road, insisting that the parade should not be allowed to proceed. assertive

2026-09-29 · Evening Standard

Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade

🔮 A number of Orange Order members remain at Drumcree Church expecting to be allowed to begin their permitted parade, which would pass along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown. However, protesters have maintained a presence at the side of the road, insisting that the parade should not be allowed to proceed. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Further talks to be held in bid to break Drumcree parade dispute

🔮 Further talks are expected to take place as part of the latest bid to break the Drumcree parade stand-off, which has now entered a fourth day. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Latest round of talks to break Drumcree impasse gets under way

🔮 The dispute is now set to return to the courts, with lawyers for the Garvaghy Road residents having launched a fresh legal bid to try to prevent the controversial Drumcree march from going ahead. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Bryant ‘left in no doubt’ law must be applied over Drumcree parade – Orangeman

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Mob rule must not be allowed to win, PSNI chief warns in Drumcree parade dispute

🔮 Jon Boutcher said he would continue to seek a way to facilitate an Orange Order march down the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown, but he made clear he is not prepared to do it at any cost, highlighting his overriding responsibility is keeping people safe. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill ‘stands over’ choice to take part in Drumcree parade protest

🔮 “It is a choice I will continue to make. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Drumcree talks end without agreement

🔮 “And I would say that the law, in the end, is the law.” assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Drumcree talks end without agreement

🔮 “And I would say that the law, in the end, is the law.” assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Pension increases and cuts to childcare costs likely to feature in Budget 2027

🔮 Finance Minister Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will unveil the spending plan in the Dáil later on Tuesday. assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson says he requires protection after Drumcree abuse

🔮 Read More “We will remain calm, resolute and determined. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill says she has not received police letter over Drumcree protest

🔮 The PSNI said on Thursday that individuals “reasonably suspected of committing offences” would receive letters for interview. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill receives police letter over Drumcree protest

🔮 Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she will “co-operate” with a police investigation after she received a letter from the PSNI probing alleged criminal offences relating to her involvement in a protest against an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

PSNI chief asks NI Secretary to review determination over Drumcree parade

🔮 Sir Chris is expected to make a statement on the dispute which has led to a 13-day stand-off. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade

🔮 The Parades Commission ruled two weeks ago that the march could pass along the Garvaghy Road with restrictions in place. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade

🔮 Irish premier Micheál Martin said the decision will come as a “significant relief” to the community on the Garvaghy Road. assertive

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences

🔮 Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences Poet Padraig Regan, visual artist and painter Pádraig Mac Cana, author Bernie McGill and inclusive theatre maker and director Andrew Standford will each receive the award to create new works. assertive

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Significant failings in RUC use of database at time of Omagh bomb, inquiry hears

2026-10-13 · Evening Standard

Governments urged to establish paramilitary transition mechanism

🔮 Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Byrant has said he will take time to consider the report carefully. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

I did not succumb to violence over Drumcree ban – Sir Chris Bryant

🔮 With controversy continuing among unionist politicians over the minister’s decision around the Orange Order parade in Portadown, Sir Chris said he thought it would be better if “more people in Northern Ireland can moderate their language”. assertive

2026-10-14 · Evening Standard

I was told Omagh report would destroy the peace process – Nuala O’Loan

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for sex offences

🔮 Donaldson will appear in the dock at Newry Crown Court where he will learn from judge Paul Ramsey how long he will spend in prison. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences

🔮 “There has not been, and doubtless will not be, one word of regret, apology or shame from this man to at least provide his victims with some crumb of comfort,” he said. assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year sentence for sex offences

🔮 Judge Ramsey said: “There has not been, and doubtless will not be, one word of regret, apology or shame from this man to at least provide his victims with some crumb of comfort.” assertive

2026-10-15 · Evening Standard

Judge describes Donaldson’s ‘descent into disgrace’ as ex-DUP leader sentenced

🔮 Donaldson qualifies for an automatic 50% remission of his sentence, meaning he will spend seven-and-a-half years in prison and seven-and-a-half years on licence. assertive

2026-10-16 · Evening Standard

Ministers cannot agree budget without increased funding, O’Dowd warns

🔮 We want to see progress as quickly as possible, but that will require movement from the British Government.” assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald hopes Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing brings closure for victims

🔮 Donaldson qualifies for an automatic 50% remission of his sentence, meaning he will spend seven-and-a-half years in prison. assertive

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attack

🔮 A man and a woman have been charged by police investigating an arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the same family and will appear before a sitting of Clonmel District Court on Saturday. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Four family members killed in arson attack arrive at church ahead of funeral

🔮 The bodies will lie in repose in the parish centre for three hours on Sunday afternoon. assertive

2026-10-18 · The Independent

Twenty-four Romanian men deported from Ireland on charter flight from Dublin

🔮 “I will take action if our laws are not upheld and this includes enforcing removal orders for individuals who are a danger to the public. assertive

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Troubles Bill needs to ‘put focus on building confidence’ among victims

🔮 The Northern Ireland Office said it would reduce the chances of “rinse and repeat” duplicate investigations. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 160 Northern Ireland schools – education minister

🔮 “This morning 160 schools received a threat reporting – it would appear to me from Islamists threatening that Sharia law will be brought into our country and that there is viable devices within those school settings and assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Police feared a firearm attack if Drumcree parade went ahead, court told

🔮 The barrister said the assessment had said it was “almost certain” the parade would be accompanied by a protest on the Garvaghy Road. assertive

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