2023 in Northern Ireland
overview of Northern Ireland-related events during the year of 2023
Events from the year 2023 in Northern Ireland.
Incumbents
First Minister of Northern Ireland: Vacant
deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland: Vacant
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Chris Heaton-Harris
Events
January
4 January – The Irish Passport Office suspends posting Irish Passports to Northern Ireland and Great Britain due to the ongoing Royal Mail Strike.
17 January –
A 32-year-old man appears before Newry Magistrates’ Court on drug charges after being extradited from the US by the PSNI's International Policing Unit.
The Met Office issued weather warnings as heavy snowfall affects areas around Derry and Strabane.
18 January – The Met Office issues a 24-hour yellow weather warning across Northern Ireland, with heavy snowfall expected.
30 January – The Fire Brigades Union in Northern Ireland threatens the government with a strike if they are not given acceptable pay offer.
February
2 February – Former British Army soldier David Holden is given a suspended sentence in relation to the death of Aidan McAnespie in 1988.
16 February – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Northern Ireland with plans to meet with local politicians and business representatives to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol.
17 February – Sunak holds "positive conversations" with Northern Ireland's political leaders over a Protocol deal, but says there is still "work to do" before an agreement is reached.
21 February – Thousands of striking teachers and health care workers gather at Belfast City Hall.
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