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Secretary of State announces decision on Omagh bomb inquiry

Secretary of State announces decision on Omagh bomb inquiry

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Following consultation, the government has concluded that there are insufficient grounds to justify a further inquiry into the 1998 attack...

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Anonymous electoral registration to be extended to Northern Ireland

Anonymous electoral registration to be extended to Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

The NIO is consulting on draft legislation which would enable vulnerable voters to withhold their names and addresses from the electoral roll....

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Peace and progress in Northern Ireland: Secretary of State's address to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

Peace and progress in Northern Ireland: Secretary of State's address to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee

Monday, 09 September 2013

On 9 September, the NI Grand Committee met in Stormont to debate the next steps in building a prosperous and united community....

Keeping Northern Ireland on a steady footing

Keeping Northern Ireland on a steady footing

Friday, 06 September 2013

Theresa Villiers considers the key issues still to be settled in NI to heal social divisions, mend the economy and reconcile with the past....

HRH The Earl of Wessex presents Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award certificates

HRH The Earl of Wessex presents Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award certificates

Thursday, 05 September 2013

On a 1 day visit to Belfast, HRH The Earl of Wessex presented Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Certificates to participants at a ceremony at Belfast Har...

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Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Seamus Heaney

Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Seamus Heaney

Friday, 30 August 2013

The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP extends her condolences following the death of Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney...

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Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission resigns

Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission resigns

Friday, 16 August 2013

Professor Michael O’Flaherty has announced he is stepping down from his position as Chief Commissioner at the end of October....

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Northern Ireland Office responds to the release of information by Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure

Northern Ireland Office responds to the release of information by Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Office said: ...

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Secretary of State responds to attack on Woodbourne PSNI station

Secretary of State responds to attack on Woodbourne PSNI station

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Commenting on the attack on Woodbourne PSNI station on Monday night, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said: ...

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Secretary of State urges calm ahead of parade in Castlederg

Secretary of State urges calm ahead of parade in Castlederg

Sunday, 11 August 2013

Speaking on Sunday morning (11 August), before a controversial republican parade in County Tyrone, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said:...

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Secretary of State responds to violence in Belfast

Secretary of State responds to violence in Belfast

Saturday, 10 August 2013

Commenting on violence in Belfast city centre on Friday night linked to a republican parade, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers said:...

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Statement on the Tyrone Commemoration Committee parade in Castlederg

Statement on the Tyrone Commemoration Committee parade in Castlederg

Thursday, 08 August 2013

Earlier this afternoon, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland met representatives of the Derg Valley Victims’ Voice. ...

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Minister of State hails the Game of Three Halves

Minister of State hails the Game of Three Halves

Thursday, 01 August 2013

The ‘Game of Three Halves’ initiative brings young people from both sides of the community together through their shared love of sport...

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Royal fashion exhibition opens at Hillsborough

Royal fashion exhibition opens at Hillsborough

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

A new exhibition of outfits worn by Her Majesty The Queen during recent state visits will open to the public at Hillsborough Castle tomorrow (1 August...

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Secretary of State welcomes green energy investment in Londonderry

Secretary of State welcomes green energy investment in Londonderry

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Speaking earlier today (30 July) Theresa Villiers said:...

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Secretary of State at Northern Ireland Science Park and Titanic Belfast

Secretary of State at Northern Ireland Science Park and Titanic Belfast

Thursday, 25 July 2013

Theresa Villiers visited 2 of Northern Ireland's premier enterprises to hear about their important contribution to the UK and local economy...

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Secretary of State calls for violent protests to stop

Secretary of State calls for violent protests to stop

Friday, 19 July 2013

Speaking on Friday afternoon, Theresa Villiers called on all those with influence to encourage calm this weekend....

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Theresa Villiers visits areas affected by 12 July riots

Theresa Villiers visits areas affected by 12 July riots

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The Secretary of State heard from local clergy and police officers about the impact recent disturbances have had on the local community....

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Appointment of Assistant Commissioner to the District Electoral Areas Commissioner

Appointment of Assistant Commissioner to the District Electoral Areas Commissioner

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Minister of State, Mike Penning MP today announced the appointment of an additional Assistant Commissioner...

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Theresa Villiers condemns pipe bomb attack on PSNI

Theresa Villiers condemns pipe bomb attack on PSNI

Monday, 15 July 2013

Secretary of State condemns pipe bomb on PSNI officers in North Belfast earlier this evening....

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Secretary of State condemns 12th July violence in Belfast

Secretary of State condemns 12th July violence in Belfast

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP condemns attacks on PSNI following 12th July Parade...

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Theresa Villiers urges community leaders to ensure a peaceful 12 July weekend

Theresa Villiers urges community leaders to ensure a peaceful 12 July weekend

Thursday, 11 July 2013

The Secretary of State met the PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott this afternoon to discuss the policing of 12 July Parades ...

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Start up loans changes to benefit NI's ex Service personnel

Start up loans changes to benefit NI's ex Service personnel

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Former servicemen and women in Northern Ireland could be among the first to benefit from removing the upper-age limit on start-up loans...

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Secretary of State responds to MP's comments in the Commons

Secretary of State responds to MP's comments in the Commons

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Today (10 July) Nigel Dodds MP accused the NI Secretary of giving a deceptive answer about the Parades Commission's ruling on a parade in his constitu...

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Secretary of State welcomes face to face talks about north Belfast parades

Secretary of State welcomes face to face talks about north Belfast parades

Friday, 05 July 2013

The Orange Order has agreed to meet a nationalist residents' group ahead of a 12 July parade...

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Minister of State announces appointment of Assistant Commissioners to DEAC

Minister of State announces appointment of Assistant Commissioners to DEAC

Wednesday, 03 July 2013

Appointment of Assistant Commissioners to the District Electoral Areas Commission ...

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SofS pays tribute to sacrifice at the Somme

SofS pays tribute to sacrifice at the Somme

Monday, 01 July 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP attends 97th Commemoration at the Somme, France...

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Secretary of State visits Belfast Metropolitian College

Secretary of State visits Belfast Metropolitian College

Thursday, 27 June 2013

On a visit earlier today Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP reinforces the Government's core message from the Spending Review of building a stronger economy...

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Royal Couple visit Moy, Co Tyrone

Royal Couple visit Moy, Co Tyrone

Thursday, 27 June 2013

TRH THE PRINCE OF WALES & THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL VISIT THE VILLAGE OF MOY, CO TYRONE ...

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Spending Round: Northern Ireland budgets confirmed

Spending Round: Northern Ireland budgets confirmed

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

NI Executive budgets for 2015-16, extended support for the PSNI and additional borrowing powers announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer...

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