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Villiers attends 2013 Turner Prize ceremony at The Venue

Villiers attends 2013 Turner Prize ceremony at The Venue

Monday, 02 December 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP tonight attends the 2013 Turner Prize awards ceremony in Londonderry...

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Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

Secretary of State condemns attack on Belfast City Centre

Monday, 25 November 2013

Speaking earlier this morning following the discovery of a device in Belfast City Centre, the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP commented:...

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Secretary of State sends condolences on the death of Fr Alec Reid

Secretary of State sends condolences on the death of Fr Alec Reid

Friday, 22 November 2013

The Secretary of State offers her condolences following the death of Fr Reid...

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Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

Villiers responds to Londonderry bus attack

Thursday, 21 November 2013

The Secretary of State condemns act of extreme recklessness and intimidation. ...

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The Belfast Agreement 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities

The Belfast Agreement 15 Years On: Challenges and Opportunities

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

The Secretary of State addresses students, faculty and staff at the American University in Washington DC about peace and progress in Northern Ireland....

Secretary of State on 4 day visit to US east coast

Secretary of State on 4 day visit to US east coast

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Theresa Villiers is meeting key individuals in the US to strengthen UK-US relationships and maintain support for the NI Executive and political partie...

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Secretary of State welcomes Irish President's upcoming visit to UK

Secretary of State welcomes Irish President's upcoming visit to UK

Monday, 18 November 2013

President Michael D Higgins has accepted the Queen's invitation to visit to the UK for 3 days next spring....

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Villiers represents UK at British Irish Council summit

Villiers represents UK at British Irish Council summit

Friday, 15 November 2013

NI Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers attends British-Irish Council summit in Jersey which focused on the current economic situation...

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Villiers visits South Armagh

Villiers visits South Armagh

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, visited South Armagh to hear about challenges faced by PSNI Policing teams...

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HRH The Princess Royal Attends Opening of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club

HRH The Princess Royal Attends Opening of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH The Princess Royal met several members and staff of Rathgael Gymnastics & Tumbling Club during a visit to their new premises. HRH also saw numerou...

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HRH the Princess Royal Attends Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

HRH the Princess Royal Attends Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH the Princess Royal Attends the Opening of the Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex, Bangor. HRH had a tour of the facilities and saw several activit...

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HRH The Princess Royal Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit

HRH The Princess Royal Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH The Princess Royal visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Led Unit, Lisburn. HRH met with staff, ladies using the facilities and a new born baby....

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HRH the Princess Royal Attends 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education

HRH the Princess Royal Attends 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

HRH the Princess Royal Attends the 40th Anniversary of Occupational Therapy Education at University of Ulster Jordanstown...

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New Independent Reviewer announced

New Independent Reviewer announced

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

The Secretary of State has appointed David Seymour the Independent Reviewer of exercised powers under the Justice and Security (NI) Act 2007...

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Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Eddie McGrady

Secretary of State sends condolences on death of Eddie McGrady

Monday, 11 November 2013

Following death of Eddie McGrady, former MP for South Down, Theresa Villiers MP sends her condolences to his family and friends. Ms Villiers said:...

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Theresa Villiers's speech at 75th anniversary of the Irish Association

Theresa Villiers's speech at 75th anniversary of the Irish Association

Saturday, 09 November 2013

The Secretary of State talks about north-south co-operation, political progress in Northern Ireland and the decade of centenaries...

Secretary of State condemns IED attack in Tullycarnet

Secretary of State condemns IED attack in Tullycarnet

Friday, 08 November 2013

On Friday 8 November, the PSNI recovered a viable explosive device from the underside of a car belonging to a former police officer....

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Theresa Villiers addresses Co Operation Ireland's gala dinner

Theresa Villiers addresses Co Operation Ireland's gala dinner

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Co-operation Ireland seeks to build a peaceful society based on tolerance and acceptance of cultural differences across the island of Ireland. ...

Theresa Villiers addresses senior diplomats on reasons to invest in Northern Ireland

Theresa Villiers addresses senior diplomats on reasons to invest in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 07 November 2013

The Secretary of State co-hosted a seminar attended by 16 countries and regions, aimed at increasing trade and encouraging investment into Northern Ir...

Government and Executive showcase NI investment opportunities

Government and Executive showcase NI investment opportunities

Thursday, 07 November 2013

Theresa Villiers and Arlene Foster tell senior diplomats why their countries should invest in Northern Ireland....

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Villiers welcomes announcement on Ulster Bank's future

Villiers welcomes announcement on Ulster Bank's future

Friday, 01 November 2013

The Secretary of State responds to RBS' commitment to continue operating across the island of Ireland...

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Secretary of State pays tribute to Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn

Secretary of State pays tribute to Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Secretary of State visits Royal Mail Sorting Office in Lisburn and thanks staff for their vigilance...

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Villiers condems attempted attacks

Villiers condems attempted attacks

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

The Secretary of State has condemed recent attempted attacks...

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Villiers condemns letter bomb attack

Villiers condemns letter bomb attack

Friday, 25 October 2013

Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP has this morning condemned the letter bomb attack aimed at Chief Constable...

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Secretary of State's address to the British Irish inter Parliamentary Assembly

Secretary of State's address to the British Irish inter Parliamentary Assembly

Monday, 21 October 2013

Theresa Villiers discusses the economic and community relations issues still to be resolved in NI, and the opportunities to be promoted. ...

Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission

Applications invited for appointment to the Parades Commission

Monday, 21 October 2013

The government is seeking to recruit a Chair and 4 new members to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland....

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Villiers visits Star of the Sea Church, Newtownabbey

Villiers visits Star of the Sea Church, Newtownabbey

Saturday, 19 October 2013

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers today visited Star of the Sea Church in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim...

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Secretary of State comments on Kennedy Way hoax

Secretary of State comments on Kennedy Way hoax

Saturday, 12 October 2013

On Saturday 12 October, a section of the M1 in Belfast was closed after two suspicious objects were found. The PSNI later confirmed they were an elabo...

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New NI Minister of State looks forward to starting work

New NI Minister of State looks forward to starting work

Friday, 11 October 2013

Andrew Robathan welcomes new role as Northern Ireland Minister of State...

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Theresa Villiers promotes investment opportunities to conference delegates

Theresa Villiers promotes investment opportunities to conference delegates

Thursday, 10 October 2013

The Secretary of State addresses an audience of international companies on the strength of Northern Ireland’s economic offer....

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