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Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

Government launches consultation on stop and search Code of Practice

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

The NIO is seeking views on paragraph 8.78 of the Justice and Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Code of Practice. ...

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Villiers pays tribute to fallen heroes at Belfast City Hall Remembrance Day Service

Villiers pays tribute to fallen heroes at Belfast City Hall Remembrance Day Service

Sunday, 09 November 2014

The Secretary of State attends Belfast Remembrance Service...

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Villiers keynote address to Co operation Ireland Gala Dinner

Villiers keynote address to Co operation Ireland Gala Dinner

Thursday, 06 November 2014

Co-operation Ireland is a peace-building charity that promotes interaction, dialogue and practical collaboration within Northern Ireland and between N...

Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience

Forum for Cities in Transition: Promoting reconciliation through resilience

Monday, 27 October 2014

Theresa Villiers addresses the Forum's annual gathering on the challenges facing NI today and how peace can be built in a divided society....

Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Villiers confirms full cooperation with Historical Institution Abuse Inquiry

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Government will assist Sir Anthony Hart’s inquiry in pursuing allegations of abuse at Kincora boys’ home in Belfast in the 1970s....

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Villiers welcomes significant explosives find in Co Fermanagh

Villiers welcomes significant explosives find in Co Fermanagh

Friday, 10 October 2014

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers MP has congratulated security forces on the arrest and search operation in Co Fermanagh, focused on Dissident Repu...

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Panel proposed on north Belfast parading impasse

Panel proposed on north Belfast parading impasse

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

The Secretary of State announces terms of reference for a Panel of experts to examine parades dispute....

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Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

Royal appointment for Boys’ Brigade, Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

At the start of his second day of engagements, HRH The Earl of Wessex visited the new Headquarters for the Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland (BBNI) locat...

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Earl of Wessex meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative Assessors and Leaders

Earl of Wessex meets Duke of Edinburgh’s Award/Joint Award Initiative Assessors and Leaders

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Earlier this evening, HRH The Earl of Wessex was the guest of honour at a special event in Belfast Education and Library Board’s (BELB) Headquarters....

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Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

Royal Visitor for Downpatrick

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

HRH The Earl of Wessex is in Northern Ireland for a 2 day visit....

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Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

Secretary of State pays tribute to Lord Bannside

Friday, 12 September 2014

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP paid tribute to Lord Bannside who died earlier today...

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Government responds to Hallett Report recommendations

Government responds to Hallett Report recommendations

Tuesday, 09 September 2014

The Secretary of State has advised individuals who received letters through the on-the-run scheme to cease placing any reliance on them....

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Speech to the British Irish Association conference

Speech to the British Irish Association conference

Friday, 05 September 2014

Theresa Villiers urges the NI Executive to overcome current impasses and continue the story of Northern Ireland's inspiring transformation....

Advocate General to consider request for Loughgall inquests

Advocate General to consider request for Loughgall inquests

Friday, 05 September 2014

The Advocate General for Northern Ireland will examine material held by the government to decide if fresh inquests should be conducted into the Loughg...

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Dr Murrison visits HMS Caroline

Dr Murrison visits HMS Caroline

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Earlier today Northern Ireland Office Minister, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, visited HMS Caroline in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter...

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Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet

Villiers visits Hanwood Centre, Tullycarnet

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Earlier today, Secretary of State Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP visited the Hanwood Project in Tullcarnet, East Belfast...

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Villiers pays tribute to Albert Reynolds

Villiers pays tribute to Albert Reynolds

Thursday, 21 August 2014

Following the death of Albert Reynolds announced earlier this morning, Secretary of State pays tribute to his work on the NI Peace Process...

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Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War

Events mark centenary of outbreak of First World War

Friday, 01 August 2014

NI Ministers will be taking part in several centenary events over the coming days. You can also get involved in the commemorations. ...

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Dedication of Glasnevin Cross of Sacrifice

Dedication of Glasnevin Cross of Sacrifice

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Theresa Villiers today attended a dedication ceremony a for Cross of Sacrifice at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin. ...

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Andrew Murrison writes Letter to an Unknown Soldier

Andrew Murrison writes Letter to an Unknown Soldier

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Dr Murrison's letter is part of an arts project to commemorate the start of the First World War...

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Report of the Hallett Review published

Report of the Hallett Review published

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Lady Justice Hallett was appointed in February to produce a full public account of the administrative scheme for so-called ‘on-the-runs’. ...

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Villiers commends intensive work to bring about peaceful 12th July

Villiers commends intensive work to bring about peaceful 12th July

Sunday, 13 July 2014

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today commended the intensive work done to ensure a peaceful 12th July...

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Villiers responds to Unionists call for parades inquiry

Villiers responds to Unionists call for parades inquiry

Thursday, 10 July 2014

Responding to Unionist calls for a Parades Inquiry earlier today, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP said: ...

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Villiers: NI must project reality of a forward looking society

Villiers: NI must project reality of a forward looking society

Wednesday, 09 July 2014

The Secretary of State urges everyone involved to ensure this weekend’s parades are peaceful and that positive images of NI are not lost....

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Unionists walk out of talks on parades, flags and the past

Unionists walk out of talks on parades, flags and the past

Thursday, 03 July 2014

The Secretary of State appeals for calm after restrictions were placed on an Orange Order parade and encourages early resumption of talks....

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Government and Executive mark one year on from signing the Economic Pact

Government and Executive mark one year on from signing the Economic Pact

Wednesday, 02 July 2014

An update published today looks at the progress made over the last 12 months towards rebalancing the NI economy and building a shared future....

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Villiers marks 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Villiers marks 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Tuesday, 01 July 2014

The Secretary of State travelled to France to represent the UK government at the Somme anniversary commemorations....

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Villiers speech to commemorate Armed Forces Day

Villiers speech to commemorate Armed Forces Day

Thursday, 26 June 2014

NI Secretary of State pays tribute to the UK's armed forces, past and present...

Final day of Royal Engagements

Final day of Royal Engagements

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's 3 day visit to NI draws to a close with a visit to Coleraine...

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Royal guests of honour at Secretary of State's Garden party

Royal guests of honour at Secretary of State's Garden party

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

At the final event of the day, Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh were guests of honour at a Garden party hosted by th...

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