Ukraine, Belfast and Michelle O'Neill

First minister 'incredulous' over Ukraine missile deal
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she is "incredulous" at a UK government deal for a Belfast factory to supply air defence missiles to Ukraine. The Sinn Féin vice-president said that "rather than buying weapons of war, I would rather see the money invested in public services".
Michelle O’Neill ‘incredulous’ at Belfast plant’s £1.6bn order to make 5,000 missiles for Ukraine
Northern Ireland’s first minister says she would rather see money invested in public services than in ‘weapons of war’
Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill calls Ukraine missile deal for Belfast plant ‘incredulous’
The First Minister of Northern Ireland has called an order for a Belfast factory supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine "incredulous" and said she would rather the money be invested in public services.
Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine
A Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter equipped with the Martlet missile system The Thales missile factory in Belfast is to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine, the prime minister has announced. The deal is worth up to £1.
Thales Belfast to supply advanced missiles to Ukraine
The new contract, initially valued at £1.16bn with potential extensions up to £500m, will see Thales Northern Ireland working alongside a Ukrainian industry partner.
Belfast factory to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles
The Thales arms factory in Belfast will manufacture 5,000 air defence missiles for Ukraine as part of a deal worth up to €1.9 billion (£1.6 billion), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. Starmer made the announcement on Sunday as he set out a four-point roadmap to "reach peace and defend Ukraine".
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Northern Ireland First Minister hopes Taoiseach will be "very firm" with Trump on Palestine
Michelle O'Neill hopes Taoiseach Micheal Martin will raise Ireland's views on Palestine with US President Donald Trump at St.
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Michelle O'Neill says Belfast missile contract for Ukraine 'incredulous' during public service cuts
A plant in east Belfast is to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion (€1.94 billion) ...
O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets
The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day ...
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First Minister Michelle O’Neill to address event in memory of Martin Mc Guinness
It has been confirmed that Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill MLA will take part in a special event in Derry to mark ...
Northern Ireland's First Minister to Boycott White House's St Patrick's Day Celebrations
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said on Friday she would not attend St Patrick's Day ...
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Northern Ireland First Minister defends decision not to go to White House St. Patrick's Day
Michelle O'Neill says she stands over her and Sinn Féin's decision to not attend St. Patrick's Day at the White House this ...
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No paramilitary groups should exist 26 years after GFA, says Michelle O’Neill
No paramilitary groups should exist in Northern Ireland 26 years after the Good Friday Agreement, First Minister Michelle ...
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Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill to boycott White House on St Patrick's Day
While the party will support Taoiseach Micheál Martin travelling to Washington DC, Mary Lou McDonald stated that it would be ...
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Stormont deputy First Minister will travel to US for St Patrick’s Day
Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has confirmed she will travel to Washington, DC next month for St Patrick’s Day. It comes after First Minister Michelle O’Neill ...
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt asks Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly for clarity on waiting list pledge
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has written to Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly stating it is "essential that prompt ...