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Visit to Somme Heritage Centre

Visit to Somme Heritage Centre

Friday, 28 February 2014

The Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Andrew Robathan MP today visited the Somme Heritage Centre in Conlig, County Down....

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Villiers: Further statement on OTR Scheme

Villiers: Further statement on OTR Scheme

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Statement by Secretary of State following the decision to hold an independent inquiry into the operation of the OTR administrative scheme. ...

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Independent inquiry into OTR scheme: Terms of reference

Independent inquiry into OTR scheme: Terms of reference

Thursday, 27 February 2014

The PM announced today that an independent judge will produce a full public account of the operation of the OTR administrative scheme. ...

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Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey

Villiers responds to High Court Judgement on Downey

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Following the High Court Judgement on the Downey Case, the NI Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:...

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Villiers responds following suspect packages

Villiers responds following suspect packages

Monday, 17 February 2014

NI Secretary of state responds to recent terrorism threat...

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Theresa Villiers visit to East Belfast

Theresa Villiers visit to East Belfast

Thursday, 13 February 2014

NI Secretary of State meets with Charter NI and the Pitt Park Women's Group who tell her about their excellent work...

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Villiers' address to the British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Villiers' address to the British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, 13 February 2014

The Secretary of State speaks to an audience at Titanic Belfast about the NI economy and the strong links between United Kingdom and Ireland...

Northern Ireland economy growing stronger and more competitive

Northern Ireland economy growing stronger and more competitive

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

The Secretary of State took part in a roundtable discussion on the NI economy at Bloomberg's European HQ in London today...

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Secretary of State responds to Ulster Bank's PMI Survey

Secretary of State responds to Ulster Bank's PMI Survey

Monday, 10 February 2014

Northern Ireland Secretary of State welcomes record increase in new business in the NI ecomony...

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Secretary of State speaks to Youth Action NI

Secretary of State speaks to Youth Action NI

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP speaks to young people at the launch of Youth Action’s 'Youth Peace Manifesto’ about the Economy and how we can move on...

Secretary of State thanks Chief Constable for dedicated service to PSNI

Secretary of State thanks Chief Constable for dedicated service to PSNI

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Following this morning's announcement by Matt Baggott, Chief Constable of PSNI, that he will leave his current post later this year, Rt Hon Theresa Vi...

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Secretary of State welcomes fall in unemployment

Secretary of State welcomes fall in unemployment

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Northern Ireland Secretary of State responds to the news on drop in unemployment...

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Thales UK announcement: Great news for workers in east Belfast

Thales UK announcement: Great news for workers in east Belfast

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

The NIO sends its congratulations to Thales UK, which has secured a £100m deal to supply military equipment to Indonesia...

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Secretary of State pays tribute to the late Paul Goggins

Secretary of State pays tribute to the late Paul Goggins

Wednesday, 08 January 2014

Theresa Villiers expresses her sympathy following the death of Paul Goggins...

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Haass Talks: Villiers urges NI parties to continue to seek progress on outstanding issues

Haass Talks: Villiers urges NI parties to continue to seek progress on outstanding issues

Tuesday, 31 December 2013

The Secretary of State responds following the failure of the NI political parties to reach full agreement on flags, parading and the past...

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Last day of Haass talks: Villiers encouraged over prospects for agreement

Last day of Haass talks: Villiers encouraged over prospects for agreement

Monday, 30 December 2013

The Secretary of State wishes all the Northern Ireland parties well as the talks chaired by Dr Haass enter their final few hours. ...

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Haass talks resume in Belfast

Haass talks resume in Belfast

Saturday, 28 December 2013

US diplomat Richard Haass has returned to Northern Ireland to host further talks aimed at resolving issues around flags, parading and the past....

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Villiers responds following a long night of talks

Villiers responds following a long night of talks

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

The Secretary of States comments following a long night of talks between Dr Haass and the NI Political Parties...

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Secretary of State appoints new member of the Parades Commission

Secretary of State appoints new member of the Parades Commission

Monday, 23 December 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of Paul Hutchinson to the Parades Commission. ...

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Political parties encouraged to continue working together to reach agreement

Political parties encouraged to continue working together to reach agreement

Friday, 20 December 2013

Speaking earlier today the Secretary of State wished Dr Haass and the NI parties well in the next few day of talks...

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Secretary of State thanks Deputy Chief Constable

Secretary of State thanks Deputy Chief Constable

Friday, 20 December 2013

Northern Ireland Secretary of State thanks Judith Gillespie for her service...

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Secretary of State addresses QUB Literific Society

Secretary of State addresses QUB Literific Society

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers speech to the Queen's University Literific Society earlier this evening...

Lord Carlile re appointed as Independent Reviewer

Lord Carlile re appointed as Independent Reviewer

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

The Secretary of State has re-appointed Lord Carlile as the Independent Reviewer of National Security arrangements in Northern Ireland for a further 2...

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6th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security launched

6th Annual Report of Independent Reviewer of Justice & Security launched

Monday, 16 December 2013

Secretary of State today launched the 6th Annual Report of the Independent Review of Justice & Security (NI) Act 2007...

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Condemnation of attack on Alliance party office in Lisburn

Condemnation of attack on Alliance party office in Lisburn

Saturday, 14 December 2013

The Secretary of State appeals to anyone with information on this morning's suspected arson attack to come forward and speak to the PSNI...

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Attack on Belfast City Centre 'deplorable'

Attack on Belfast City Centre 'deplorable'

Friday, 13 December 2013

The Secretary of State issues a statement of condemnation following an explosion in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter...

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New Parades Commission appointed

New Parades Commission appointed

Friday, 13 December 2013

Following a public appointments process, Theresa Villiers has appointed a new chair and 4 members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland...

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New chapter in Hillsborough Castle’s history

New chapter in Hillsborough Castle’s history

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Plans are underway to pass the castle's operation over to Historic Royal Palaces, securing its future on a financially sustainable basis....

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Villiers urges public to be vigilant over coming weeks

Villiers urges public to be vigilant over coming weeks

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Following a further security incident in Belfast earlier today, the Secretary of State urges the public to be vigilant...

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Broadband funding boost for small businesses in Belfast

Broadband funding boost for small businesses in Belfast

Saturday, 07 December 2013

Belfast is among 22 UK cities which will benefit from the government's £100m funding boost for high speed broadband...

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