NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsEducation minister facing no confidence vote over Israel visitThe move is set to fail as it needs cross-community support and unionists have already ruled out supporting it. 11 mins agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP will not be represented at Irish presidential inaugurationAlliance MLA Paula Bradshaw says the DUP should send an alternative representative to Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.21 hrs agoNorthern Ireland Politics'Sinister attack' on Alliance headquarters 'tried to incite fear'It was reported on Wednesday that graffiti had been sprayed onto external windows, door shutters and a fence.4 days agoNorthern IrelandStormont choices 'may add to funding pressures', says BennHilary Benn refused to be drawn on whether the Budget later this month would involve tax rises.5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsLittle-Pengelly turns down Irish presidential inauguration inviteNorthern Ireland's deputy first minister says she is unable to attend Catherine Connolly's inauguration due to Remembrance Day commitments.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsPSNI pay deal possible before end of year, says LongThe justice minister was speaking after the health minister announced he has been given approval to award pay parity to healthcare workers.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsBackdated health workers' pay award to go ahead, says minister A pay offer aimed at avoiding industrial action by healthcare workers has been made by the Department of Health.4 days agoNorthern IrelandGuidance for businesses on NI's post-Brexit trade deal 'not fit for purpose'The panel said information was "poorly presented, unwieldy and needs to be significantly improved".MLAs told cooperation over environment agency is 'crucial'Andrew Muir says assembly members should "put their money where their mouth is" and support the plan for an independent environment agency.Any tax increase must be 'fair and progressive'UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out rises, saying she will make the "necessary choices".Israel trip given 'clean bill of health', minister saysStormont's Education Minister Paul Givan continues to face criticism over his six-day tour of Israel. Council vote no confidence in education minister after walking outThe motion proposed by Sinn Féin councillor Caoimhín McCann was approved by 40 votes to 15.