From a restored power-sharing executive to smoky bacon crisps, Gareth Gordon looks at the political year that was.

Northern Ireland's economy minister will quit Stormont if elected in the Republic of Ireland.

Government files show officials did not expect the arrangement, which lasted until from 2002 to 2007.

The Dáil is meeting for the fist time since the election.

The case is being brought against the former Sinn Féin president by three IRA bomb victims.

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan says the appointment raises "important questions and concerns".

Simon Harris and Micheál Martin met on Monday which they described as "positive" and "constructive".

Sinn Féin MP says action to reform the controversial act is not what was promised by the government.