McHugh is 'first Fianna Fail MLA'
For the first time, Fianna Fail has an elected representative in the Northern Ireland Assembly, according to a newspaper report.

PM 'optimistic' about devolution
The British and Irish governments say they will hold more talks with Sinn Fein and the DUP over the next few days.

NI committee chair to stand down
Long-serving MP Sir Patrick Cormack is to leave the Commons, saying the job has become more of a "burden".

Number of education boards halved
Education and Library Boards remain in place but their numbers are to be halved by the education minister .

Bill of Rights consultation begins
A consultation paper on the proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland is launched by the Secretary of State.

MLA pay increase motion 'shelved'
A motion approving a pay increase for MLAs due for debate will not be brought forward for debate, say Stormont sources.

Justice devolution 'years away'
Policing and justice powers in Northern Ireland may not be devolved for years, the DUP's Gregory Campbell says.

DUP causing 'justice train-wreck'
Sinn Fein accuses the DUP of having a "train-wreck" strategy and no intention of backing the transfer of justice powers.

Robinson call for Stormont change
DUP Leader Peter Robinson calls for immediate changes to the working of the Stormont Executive.

Polls apart?
The 'best and worst' Stormont performances

Titanic row
Calls over big wheel at the city hall

SF and DUP justice row continues
A war of words erupts between Sinn Fein and the DUP over the devolution of policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland.

One third of MLAs 'employ family'
About a third of MLAs are employing relatives out of assembly funds, according to a new register of interests.

Energy prices 'threaten business'
Increasing energy prices could force many businesses to close, a delegation from NI Manufacturing warns an assembly committee.

Director defends trust response
The medical director of the Belfast Trust says it is working to address the concerns of a man whose grandson contracted an infection during surgery.