Opinion Deirdre Heenan: Northern election has swept away old certainties and ushered in new realityUnionism is no longer a dominant force and concept of ‘unionist seats” has been consigned to history
Legal Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson released on bail over sexual abuse chargesDonaldson’s wife also appeared in court to face charges in relation to the same police investigation
Northern Ireland DUP seeking new candidate to replace Jeffrey Donaldson Gavin Robinson has said the DUP is seeking a new candidate in Lagan Valley to replace the former party leader
Politics Varadkar confident in Stormont stability as he departs officeThe taoiseach made his final official visit to Northern Ireland on Monday for the North-South Ministerial Council
Comment Deirdre Heenan: Continuity leader Robinson faces tough battle to hold divided DUP togetherThe anti-deal wing of the party could seize on this crisis as an opportunity to regain control of the political narrative
Northern Ireland Simon Harris praises steady Stormont leadership after Donaldson resignationTaoiseach-elect joined the chorus of politicians praising Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly for their handling of the crisis
Politics Profile: Jeffrey Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politicsDUP leader’s swift departure from frontline politics has left his party reeling and has raised concerns about the future of Stormont
Politics Jeffrey Donaldson stands down as DUP leader after being charged with ‘historical’ offencesThe party confirmed that its leader would leave his role with ‘immediate effect’ and that he had been suspended from the party
The Last Post Matt Cooper: DUP fears of Casement Park trojan horse towards a united Ireland may scupper its rebirth Jeffrey Donaldson knows that his voters are unlikely to be upset if non-gaelic football is never played at the ground but has no problem taking cash for roads
Politics Q&A: Why has the DUP finally agreed to support a Sinn Féin First MinisterAfter two years of deadlock and months of frustration, Jeffrey Donaldson has allowed powersharing to return
Politics UK government set to publish deal which will set stage for Stormont returnMicheál Martin, the tánaiste and foreign affairs minister, will take part in talks with Northern Ireland’s main political parties in Belfast today
Northern Ireland Taoiseach and British Prime Minister welcome DUP decision to re-enter Stormont executiveJeffrey Donaldson, leader of the DUP, said the deal agreed with the British government allowed for his party to return to power-sharing government
Politics Mary Lou McDonald: It’s time for DUP to make up its mind on powersharingSinn Féin urges unionists to return as British government puts €2.5bn funding package on table
Red C Poll Red C Poll: Majority want DUP power-sharing veto to be removedChange to political model would mean major review of the terms of the Good Friday Agreement
Northern Ireland Deirdre Heenan: For Jeffrey Donaldson, party unity is more important than the North’s citizensThose who hoped the DUP leader’s speech to his party’s conference would show a willingness to set out a roadmap for a return to Stormont were left disappointed
Comment Stormont farce to continue as long as British government strings DUP alongChange to Good Friday Agreement may be needed if power sharing is to return to the North
Big Read Deadlock and the DUP – voters want change in Good Friday deal to end impasse in North Business Post/Red C poll shows 39 per cent of voters want changes to the power-sharing rules as government hopes Jeffrey Donaldson may go for power sharing after party conference next month
Northern Ireland ‘Little or no chance’ DUP will re-enter power sharing before ChristmasIrish and British governments pessimistic of Stormont restoration as Jeffrey Donaldson unlikely to accept reduction in checks under Windsor Agreement
Northern Ireland DUP leader calls for interim chief to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pointed to a loss of confidence internally within the PSNI
Northern Ireland Donaldson: PSNI data breach may impact monitoring of dissident activity It is believed information on police and staff mistakenly released is now in the hands of republican opposed to the peace process