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HRH the Princess Royal Attends 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education

HRH the Princess Royal Attends 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH the Princess Royal Attends the 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education at University of Ulster Jordanstown...

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New Independent Reviewer announced

New Independent Reviewer announced

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

The Secretary of State has appointed David Seymour the Independent Reviewer of exercised powers under the Justice and Security (NI) Act 2007...

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Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Eddie McGrady

Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Eddie McGrady

Monday, 11 November 2013

Following death of Eddie McGrady, former MP for South Down, Theresa Villiers MP sends her condolences to his family and friends. Ms Villiers said:...

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Theresa Villiers's speech at 75th anniversary of the Irish Association

Theresa Villiers's speech at 75th anniversary of the Irish Association

Saturday, 09 November 2013

The Secretary of State talks about north-south co-operation, political progress in Northern Ireland and the decade of centenaries...

Secretary of State condemns IED attack in Tullycarnet

Secretary of State condemns IED attack in Tullycarnet

Friday, 08 November 2013

On Friday 8 November, the PSNI recovered a viable explosive device from the underside of a car belonging to a former police officer....

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Theresa Villiers addresses Co Operation Ireland's gala dinner

Theresa Villiers addresses Co Operation Ireland's gala dinner

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Co-operation Ireland seeks to build a peaceful society based on tolerance and acceptance of cultural differences across the island of Ireland. ...

Theresa Villiers addresses senior diplomats on reasons to invest in Northern Ireland

Theresa Villiers addresses senior diplomats on reasons to invest in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 07 November 2013

The Secretary of State co-hosted a seminar attended by 16 countries and regions, aimed at increasing trade and encouraging investment into Northern Ir...

Government and Executive showcase NI investment opportunities

Government and Executive showcase NI investment opportunities

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Theresa Villiers and Arlene Foster tell senior diplomats why their countries should invest in Northern Ireland....

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Villiers welcomes announcement on Ulster Bank's future

Villiers welcomes announcement on Ulster Bank's future

Friday, 01 November 2013

The Secretary of State responds to RBS' commitment to continue operating across the island of Ireland...

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Secretary of State pays tribute to Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn

Secretary of State pays tribute to Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Secretary of State visits Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn and thanks staff for their vigilance...

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Villiers condems attempted attacks

Villiers condems attempted attacks

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

The Secretary of State has condemed recent attempted attacks...

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Villiers condemns letter bomb attack

Villiers condemns letter bomb attack

Friday, 25 October 2013

Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP has this morning condemned the letter bomb attack aimed at Chief Constable...

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Secretary of State's address to the British Irish inter Parliamentary Assembly

Secretary of State's address to the British Irish inter Parliamentary Assembly

Monday, 21 October 2013

Theresa Villiers discusses the economic and community relations issues still to be resolved in NI, and the opportunities to be promoted. ...

Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission

Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission

Monday, 21 October 2013

The government is seeking to recruit a Chair and 4 new members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland....

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Villiers visits Star of the Sea Church, Newtownabbey

Villiers visits Star of the Sea Church, Newtownabbey

Saturday, 19 October 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers today visited Star of the Sea Church in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim...

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Secretary of State comments on Kennedy Way hoax

Secretary of State comments on Kennedy Way hoax

Saturday, 12 October 2013

On Saturday 12 October, a section of the M1 in Belfast was closed after two suspicious objects were found. The PSNI later confirmed they were an elabo...

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New NI Minister of State looks forward to starting work

New NI Minister of State looks forward to starting work

Friday, 11 October 2013

Andrew Robathan welcomes new role as Northern Ireland Minister of State...

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Theresa Villiers promotes investment opportunities to conference delegates

Theresa Villiers promotes investment opportunities to conference delegates

Thursday, 10 October 2013

The Secretary of State addresses an audience of international companies on the strength of Northern Ireland’s economic offer....

Secretary of State condemns

Secretary of State condemns "abhorrent and brutal" murders

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Theresa Villiers urges anyone with information about the recent killings in Belfast and Londonderry to speak to the PSNI...

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Secretary of State welcomes positive progress on economic pact

Secretary of State welcomes positive progress on economic pact

Wednesday, 09 October 2013

The Government and Executive have published a progress report on proposals set out in June's 'Building a Prosperous and United Community'. ...

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Ministerial task force on banking and finance meets for first time

Ministerial task force on banking and finance meets for first time

Tuesday, 08 October 2013

Joint Government-Executive working group sets priorities for work to promote lending and increase support for NI businesses...

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Secretary of State welcomes Andrew Robathan MP as new NIO Minister of State

Secretary of State welcomes Andrew Robathan MP as new NIO Minister of State

Monday, 07 October 2013

Theresa Villiers today welcomed the appointment of Andrew Robathan as the new Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office...

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Next Parades Commission to be appointed

Next Parades Commission to be appointed

Friday, 04 October 2013

Secretary of State launches process to recruit a new 5-member Commission to adjudicate sensitive parades...

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Secretary of State and Economy Minister open new £3million factory in Lisburn

Secretary of State and Economy Minister open new £3million factory in Lisburn

Thursday, 03 October 2013

Theresa Villiers and Arlene Foster officially opened a facility manufacturing rehabilitation equipment for people with disabiities...

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Secretary of State attends GAA Final in Dublin

Secretary of State attends GAA Final in Dublin

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP today attended the GAA Minor and Senior Finals ...

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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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