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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

I will be a first minister for all': Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill marks historic moment for once unionist state

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister, marking a historic moment for Irish nationalism.
O'Neill focused on reconciliation and bread-and-butter issues in her inaugural address, avoiding explicit mention of constitutional change. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Donaldson optimistic for stable' future as Stormont resumes powersharing

Power sharing has returned to Stormont in Northern Ireland after a two-year hiatus.
Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of DUP, hailed this as a good day for Northern Ireland and expressed hope for a prosperous and stable future. [ more ]
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euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

Irish nationalist leads Northern Ireland's government for first time

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first leader
Power-sharing government returns after two-year boycott [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Northern Ireland to inaugurate first-ever nationalist leader DW 02/03/2024

Michelle O'Neill is set to become the first Irish nationalist leader in Northern Ireland's history, marking a milestone towards reunification.
Her ascent to the role signals that Sinn Fein's goal of a united Ireland may be within reach.
The 1998 Good Friday Agreement established power-sharing arrangements in Northern Ireland between nationalist and unionist communities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

What does return to power sharing mean for Northern Ireland?

Power sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland after a two-year deadlock, with Michelle O'Neill becoming the first nationalist first minister.
Members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast, and a new power-sharing executive will be formed.
Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in Northern Ireland in the 2022 assembly election, giving them a dominant role in the new power-sharing government. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Europe politics

Stormont: 'Historic day' as devolved government returns in Northern Ireland

Michelle O'Neill is set to become the first nationalist first minister in Northern Ireland after a two-year political collapse.
The DUP has agreed to the recall of political institutions and the formation of a powersharing executive on the back of a deal with the Westminster Government. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Europe politics

N. Ireland gets its first Sinn Fein first minister in historic shift

After two years without a functioning government, Northern Ireland's Parliament Buildings will open their doors on Saturday and Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill will be named as the first minister.
O'Neill will make history as Northern Ireland's first republican leader, representing a party that wants north and south to come together as a single country. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill appointed Northern Ireland's first minister

Michelle O'Neill, an Irish nationalist, has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first minister, marking a historic milestone.
O'Neill's appointment comes after the rival Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ended a two-year boycott of the power-sharing government.
Her appointment reflects the increasing popularity of Sinn Fein and their goal of a united Ireland. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
3 weeks ago
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'I am very grateful for my story' - Michelle O'Neill reveals 'joyous' feeling of being a granny

Michelle O'Neill shares insights on balancing personal and political life during a podcast interview. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Sunak shakes hand with Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister

Rishi Sunak met with Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, Michelle O'Neill, to mark the restoration of the country's powersharing arrangements.
The new devolved government will focus on improving public services and addressing strained finances.
Chris Heaton-Harris dismissed the prospect of a border poll on Irish reunification, stating that the conditions for a referendum were not met and downplayed the likelihood of one within a decade. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Michelle O'Neill hails new all-female team leading Stormont as inspiration'

Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first-ever nationalist First Minister
O'Neill hopes to inspire young women to believe they can achieve anything [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Sinn Fein's O'Neill to make history as N. Ireland's first nationalist leader

Michelle O'Neill becomes the first nationalist leader of Northern Ireland's government.
Her appointment reflects Sinn Fein's position as Northern Ireland's biggest party and shifting demographics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

With Sinn Fein in first minister post, will republicans' day have come at last?

Michelle O'Neill's elevation as Northern Ireland's first minister is a historic moment that challenges the unionist majority.
Sinn Fein's political success does not guarantee a united Ireland, as Northern Ireland's population remains divided. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
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Donaldson says Stormont could return in coming days as British government publishes powersharing deal

The UK government plans to replace the green lane process with a UK internal market system to govern the movement of goods within the UK.
The DUP sees this move as a concession that will effectively eliminate the Irish Sea border for goods staying within the UK. [ more ]
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