Jayne McCormack
@bbcjaynemcc.bsky.social
BBC News NI Political Correspondent 📺 📱 📻 Part-time fringe.
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A year since Northern Ireland's devolved government at Stormont was restored.. So what's changed?
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Stormont: What has changed one year on from devolution's return?
Twelve months on from the return of devolution, has Stormont managed any real delivery?
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February 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
A year since Northern Ireland's devolved government at Stormont was restored.. So what's changed?
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Taoiseach election delay 'farcical' amid chaos in the Dáil www.bbc.com/news/article...
Taoiseach election delay 'farcical' after Dáil chaos
The election of a taoiseach has been suspended until Thursday morning after a day of bitter rows in the Dáil.
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January 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Taoiseach election delay 'farcical' amid chaos in the Dáil www.bbc.com/news/article...
Saturday morning strolls followed by Saturday morning pup cups 🐾
December 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Saturday morning strolls followed by Saturday morning pup cups 🐾
Democratic consent vote at Stormont passed by 48 to 36… an outcome everyone saw coming. Didn’t expect the debate to run so late, lasting six hours
December 10, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Democratic consent vote at Stormont passed by 48 to 36… an outcome everyone saw coming. Didn’t expect the debate to run so late, lasting six hours
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Hundreds at funeral for woman who died with no relatives www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hundreds gather for funeral of woman who died with no relatives
Hundreds of people gathered for the funeral of a Carlow woman who died with no remaining relatives
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December 3, 2024 at 10:41 PM
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An evening in Farmleigh House
December 3, 2024 at 10:35 PM
An evening in Farmleigh House
My dog sends his thanks to whoever got me for secret Santa in work this year…
December 1, 2024 at 12:40 PM
My dog sends his thanks to whoever got me for secret Santa in work this year…
Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...
The Disappeared: Body exhumed from Monaghan cemetery
The ICLVR says the timeframe and location "coincide with the disappearance of Joe Lynskey in 1972".
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November 27, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Remains exhumed from cemetery in Disappeared search www.bbc.com/news/article...
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WEDNESDAY 27-11-24 HEADLINES …… BIDEN HAILS ‘HISTORIC’ CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH …… WEIGHT-LOSS JABS FOR JOBLESS IN LABOUR DRIVE TO GET PEOPLE BACK TO WORK ….. NI’s DISABLED ‘WOULD BE LEFT VULNERABLE BY ASSISTED DYING BILL’ …… SHAMBLES ….. #BuyANewspaper
November 27, 2024 at 6:17 AM
WEDNESDAY 27-11-24 HEADLINES …… BIDEN HAILS ‘HISTORIC’ CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH …… WEIGHT-LOSS JABS FOR JOBLESS IN LABOUR DRIVE TO GET PEOPLE BACK TO WORK ….. NI’s DISABLED ‘WOULD BE LEFT VULNERABLE BY ASSISTED DYING BILL’ …… SHAMBLES ….. #BuyANewspaper
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The Irish Times #GE24 Poll
Simon Harris under pressure as Fine Gael support slumps six points.
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Simon Harris under pressure as Fine Gael support slumps six points.
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November 25, 2024 at 6:07 AM
The Irish Times #GE24 Poll
Simon Harris under pressure as Fine Gael support slumps six points.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Simon Harris under pressure as Fine Gael support slumps six points.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Post-Storm Bert walkies…
November 23, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Post-Storm Bert walkies…
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general
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November 21, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Ach, big Ken. The ultimate gent, never passed you at Stormont or Westminster without a smile and a kind word - or ten. Always kind and supportive to those joining the ranks of political journalism in NI. Rest well.
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Ken Reid: Former UTV political editor dies
Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.
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November 20, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Ach, big Ken. The ultimate gent, never passed you at Stormont or Westminster without a smile and a kind word - or ten. Always kind and supportive to those joining the ranks of political journalism in NI. Rest well.
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WEDNESDAY 20-11-24 HEADLINES …… EXTRA 100,000 PENSIONERS IN POVERTY AFTER WINTER FUEL CUT …… PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE £100 FOR WINTER FUEL ….. NUCLEAR THREATS ‘WILL NOT STOP UK SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE’ …… DUP MINISTER’S MYSTERY US TRIP COST PUBLIC £40k …..#BuyANewspaper
November 20, 2024 at 6:17 AM
WEDNESDAY 20-11-24 HEADLINES …… EXTRA 100,000 PENSIONERS IN POVERTY AFTER WINTER FUEL CUT …… PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE £100 FOR WINTER FUEL ….. NUCLEAR THREATS ‘WILL NOT STOP UK SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE’ …… DUP MINISTER’S MYSTERY US TRIP COST PUBLIC £40k …..#BuyANewspaper
NI Secretary Hilary Benn appearing before the NI Affairs Committee this afternoon… expect questions from a few of our MPs on legacy, Windsor Framework etc…
November 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
NI Secretary Hilary Benn appearing before the NI Affairs Committee this afternoon… expect questions from a few of our MPs on legacy, Windsor Framework etc…
New: Pensioners in Northern Ireland affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont, Gordon Lyons tells MLAs. He says it'll help those households who were going to lose out. Due to be paid before March 2025
November 19, 2024 at 11:52 AM
New: Pensioners in Northern Ireland affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont, Gordon Lyons tells MLAs. He says it'll help those households who were going to lose out. Due to be paid before March 2025
#RTEUpfront
Presenter: Please don’t talk over each other
*Election candidates proceed to do just that*
Messy format, still an hour and 20 minutes left of this…
Presenter: Please don’t talk over each other
*Election candidates proceed to do just that*
Messy format, still an hour and 20 minutes left of this…
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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Presenter: Please don’t talk over each other
*Election candidates proceed to do just that*
Messy format, still an hour and 20 minutes left of this…
Presenter: Please don’t talk over each other
*Election candidates proceed to do just that*
Messy format, still an hour and 20 minutes left of this…
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❄️✨ Winter has draped its snowy veil over the stunning Sperrin Mountains! Expect 5-10cm of snow atop the majestic Sperrins and Mournes, creating a dazzling wintry wonderland. 🌨️ At lower levels? No snow party—just chilly vibes! 🎥 Captured in all its frosty glory by Aerial Vision NI.
November 18, 2024 at 3:55 PM
❄️✨ Winter has draped its snowy veil over the stunning Sperrin Mountains! Expect 5-10cm of snow atop the majestic Sperrins and Mournes, creating a dazzling wintry wonderland. 🌨️ At lower levels? No snow party—just chilly vibes! 🎥 Captured in all its frosty glory by Aerial Vision NI.
In what’s being called a “dry run” ahead of next month’s vote on the Windsor Framework, MLAs have backed by 48-32 votes an SDLP motion calling for the executive to continue operating post-Brexit trade arrangements as “smoothly as possible”.
November 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
In what’s being called a “dry run” ahead of next month’s vote on the Windsor Framework, MLAs have backed by 48-32 votes an SDLP motion calling for the executive to continue operating post-Brexit trade arrangements as “smoothly as possible”.
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Tonight, @katiehannon.bsky.social will host the first televised leaders' debate of the 2024 General Election campaign, with ten registered political parties represented.
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#GE24 #RTEUpfront
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The first debate: Ten party leaders on Upfront tonight
Tonight, Katie Hannon will host the first televised leaders' debate of the 2024 General Election campaign, with ten registered political parties represented.
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November 18, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Tonight, @katiehannon.bsky.social will host the first televised leaders' debate of the 2024 General Election campaign, with ten registered political parties represented.
#GE24 #RTEUpfront
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#GE24 #RTEUpfront
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The Stormont assembly has passed an SDLP motion (50 MLAs to 31) criticising DUP ministers for their boycott of meetings of the North South Ministerial Council in 2021 over post-Brexit trade checks under the NI Protocol.
November 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
The Stormont assembly has passed an SDLP motion (50 MLAs to 31) criticising DUP ministers for their boycott of meetings of the North South Ministerial Council in 2021 over post-Brexit trade checks under the NI Protocol.
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has decided not to proceed with a contract with Fujitsu worth almost £500m
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NI Education Authority halts £500m Fujitsu contract
The contract was to provide a new IT system for all schools in Northern Ireland.
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November 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has decided not to proceed with a contract with Fujitsu worth almost £500m
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