Paul Givan resigns as Northern Ireland First Minister as Protocol takes spotlight
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that his Government is “deeply concerned” and that Givan’s resignation represents a “very damaging” move. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from the Stormont Assembly, with the decision taking effect from midnight on Thursday, 3 February. Describing his role as the “privilege of my lifetime”, Givan […]
4 years ago
Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill appointed as Northern Ireland First and Deputy First Ministers amidst “bedlam” in the DUP
Nominations were made earlier today following the UK Government’s commitment to an Irish language act. Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill have been officially appointed as Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers. DUP leader Edwin Poots has formally nominated Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan as Northern Ireland’s new First Minister at a special sitting of […]
5 years ago