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Stormont

British

/ ˈstɔːmənt /

noun

a suburb of Belfast: site of Parliament House (1928–30), formerly the seat of the parliament of Northern Ireland (1922–72) and since 1998 of the Northern Ireland assembly, and Stormont Castle, formerly the residence of the prime minister of Northern Ireland and since 1998 the office of the province's first minister

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Boutcher was speaking at a press conference at Stormont, during which the first and deputy first ministers and the Policing Board chairman also condemned the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She committed to work to reform the power-sharing institutions at Stormont, and said the party will outline its proposals in the next few weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Sinn Féin won the most seats in the last Stormont election, making O'Neill the first-ever nationalist first minister.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

It is understood he will not be in Northern Ireland on Thursday, but will speak to the Stormont Finance Minister John O'Dowd from London.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"I am not Lord Stormont," said I, striving to force a smile at the old and tiresome contention.

From The Little Red Foot by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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