Naomi Long
Naomi Long is a prominent Northern Irish politician and member of the Alliance Party, currently serving as the Minister of Justice. She has been a vocal advocate for justice reforms and equality in Northern Ireland. Recently, she has taken on the responsibility of implementing new guidelines for the use of the Irish language in legal settings following the repeal of a long-standing penal law that prohibited its use in courts.
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Northern Ireland’s justice minister Naomi Long attended the conference alongside Jim O’Callaghan.
‘My job is not to be sensitive’, says O’Callaghan, after rejecting Creeslough families meeting – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
O'Neill added: 'We're going to continue to work with (Justice Minister) Naomi Long in terms of what we can do.'
Northern Ireland politician Cara Hunter quits X over AI concerns
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Naomi Long is the leader of the Alliance Party, which has been criticized for becoming soft-nationalist.
Why are the parties of Northern Ireland’s centre at each other’s throats? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Naomi Long is the Alliance justice minister who strongly rebutted concerns raised about Bailey's welfare.
The campaign to free Bailey the support dog from prison sparks a useful debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26It will be for Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister, Naomi Long, to introduce the guidelines which will give effect to the new Act there.
Kneecap trial spotlights challenges for Irish speakers in British and Irish courts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
Minister for Justice Naomi Long appealed for privacy for the victims' family and friends.
Fermanagh shooting victims named locally as GAA club says they ‘will be desperately missed’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Justice Minister Naomi Long said the practice could ruin lives and her department was aiming to crack down on it, as part of a new Justice Bill.
Public asked for views on criminalising false pornographic imagesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Justice Naomi Long commented on the incident, expressing her despair over the actions motivated by hate.
Second man arrested over spreading of slurry on Ballymena Pride route – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-29
Naomi Long expressed her despair over the actions of those who spread slurry on the streets motivated by hate.
Spreading of slurry on Ballymena Pride route being treated as a hate crime – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28Justice Minister Naomi Long said she was 'delighted' that it looks as though the executive would agree a bid of £5m she had submitted to assist the PSNI.
Those needing housing will increase, say NIHEUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long said it has been a 'three-day festival of hate and destruction'.
Police come under attack for fourth night in Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-13
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long said it has been a 'three-day festival of hate and destruction' which needs to stop before someone loses their life.
Young victim of alleged sexual assault ‘further traumatised’ by Ballymena rioting, says PSNI chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long said it has been a 'three-day festival of hate and destruction' which needs to stop before someone loses their life.
Three teenagers charged with riot in Ballymena while leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Naomi Long, the justice minister, stated that there is absolutely no place in society for such disorder.
Fireworks and bottles thrown at police in Ballymena in second night of unrest | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Naomi Long stated that Sir Kenneth had a distinguished career in public service over many years and in many roles.
Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
Naomi Long, the Alliance leader, expressed concern about the messages sent by Kneecap's actions.
Kneecap are no strangers to controversyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said nobody from her party will be at the White House.
Order of 5,000 missiles for Ukraine ‘hugely significant’ for Belfast workforce, Robinson says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Naomi Long is the leader of the Alliance Party who has addressed the issue of Irish unity.
Young people want Northern Ireland to work, not endless debates about unity, say Alliance members – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Naomi Long, the Alliance Party leader, criticized the decision to engage with loyalist paramilitaries.
Plans to talk to loyalist paramilitaries disgraceful, says Alliance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-02
Naomi Long criticized the Democratic Unionist Party for their support of Donald Trump, calling it embarrassing and dangerous.
Democratic Unionists Party now ‘fan boys’ for Donald Trump, says Alliance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Naomi Long is the Minister for Justice in Northern Ireland responsible for implementing guidelines on the use of Irish in legal settings.
British government repeals penal-era law banning Irish language in courts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
