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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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Secretary of State pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela

Secretary of State pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela

Friday, 06 December 2013

Theresa Villiers expresses her sympathy following the death of South Africa's greatest son...

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Supporting Small Business Saturday

Supporting Small Business Saturday

Friday, 06 December 2013

The Secretary of State urges consumers to 'think small and buy local' this Saturday...

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Autumn Statement 2013: Delivering for hardworking people in Northern Ireland

Autumn Statement 2013: Delivering for hardworking people in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 05 December 2013

The Autumn Statement reinforces the UK government’s commitment to NI. The economic plan has provided the foundations for recovery, and economic acti...

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Secretary of State responds to comments made by Gerry Adams on Breen & Buchanan murders

Secretary of State responds to comments made by Gerry Adams on Breen & Buchanan murders

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers has this afternoon responded to comments made by Gerry Adams following the publication of the Smithwick Report...

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Villiers comments on Smithwick Report findings

Villiers comments on Smithwick Report findings

Tuesday, 03 December 2013

The Secretary of State comments after publication of Smithwick Report earlier today...

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Villiers attends 2013 Turner Prize ceremony at The Venue

Villiers attends 2013 Turner Prize ceremony at The Venue

Monday, 02 December 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP tonight attends the 2013 Turner Prize awards ceremony in Londonderry...

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Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

Monday, 25 November 2013

Speaking earlier this morning following the discovery of a device in Belfast City Centre, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:...

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Secretary of State sends condolences on the death of Fr Alec Reid

Secretary of State sends condolences on the death of Fr Alec Reid

Friday, 22 November 2013

The Secretary of State offers her condolences following the death of Fr Reid...

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Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

Thursday, 21 November 2013

The Secretary of State condemns act of extreme recklessness and intimidation. ...

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The Belfast Agreement 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities

The Belfast Agreement 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

The Secretary of State addresses students, faculty and staff at the American University in Washington DC about peace and progress in Northern Ireland....

Secretary of State on 4 day visit to US east coast

Secretary of State on 4 day visit to US east coast

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Theresa Villiers is meeting key individuals in the US to strengthen UK-US relationships and maintain support for the NI Executive and political partie...

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Secretary of State welcomes Irish President's upcoming visit to UK

Secretary of State welcomes Irish President's upcoming visit to UK

Monday, 18 November 2013

President Michael D Higgins has accepted the Queen's invitation to visit to the UK for 3 days next spring....

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Villiers represents UK at British Irish Council summit

Villiers represents UK at British Irish Council summit

Friday, 15 November 2013

NI Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers attends British-Irish Council summit in Jersey which focused on the current economic situation...

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Villiers visits South Armagh

Villiers visits South Armagh

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, visited South Armagh to hear about challenges faced by PSNI Policing teams...

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HRH The Princess Royal Attends Opening of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club

HRH The Princess Royal Attends Opening of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH The Princess Royal met several members and staff of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club during a visit to their new premises. HRH also saw numerou...

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HRH the Princess Royal Attends Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

HRH the Princess Royal Attends Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH the Princess Royal Attends the Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex, Bangor. HRH had a tour of the facilities and saw several activit...

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HRH The Princess Royal Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit

HRH The Princess Royal Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH The Princess Royal visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit, Lisburn. HRH met with staff, ladies using the facilities and a new born baby....

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