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Northern Ireland political crisis 'very worrying': Irish Europe Minister

Just over a year after Brexit became a practical reality, the Northern Ireland Assembly is in crisis after its First Minister resigned in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit deal. Ireland's Europe Minister Thomas Byrne tells FRANCE 24 the departure of Paul Givan "has caused deep difficulties…

France 24

DUP and TUV leaders to join Orange hall anti-Protocol rally in Co Down

The event comes a week after the DUP's Paul Givan resigned as First Minister in protest over the Protocol

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland elections won't be held early - minister

Northern Ireland will hold elections to its devolved assembly on schedule on May 5 and the resignation last week of First Minister Paul Givan does not change that, the British minister for the region said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Northern Ireland Secretary rules out early Stormont election

Sinn Fein and the DUP had called for the May 5 poll to be brought forward following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan over the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

Minister calls for ‘stable governance’ as Bill to keep Stormont running passes

Northern Ireland was plunged into a fresh political crisis last week when the DUP withdrew Paul Givan as first minister.

The Independent UK

Amnesty International calls for historical abuse apology amid political turmoil

The planned apology to be delivered by Paul Givan and Michelle O’Neill has been thrown into doubt.

The Independent UK

No one party should have a veto over Stormont future, Micheal Martin says

It comes as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested his party would not return to powersharing if issues over the protocol are not resolved.

The Independent UK

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New victims commissioner urged to be ‘determined champion in challenging role’

Outgoing First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill announced appointment of Ian Jeffers before leaving office.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland ports checks continue as judge suspends Edwin Poots' order

"There shouldn’t be any confusion hanging over those in the Civil Service "

Belfast Live

Head of NI Civil Service pressed on apology for institutional abuse survivors

The public apology to those who survived abuse in institutions was to be made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in March.

The Independent UK

Judge suspends DUP minister's order to end Irish Sea border checks

Mr Poots acted unilaterally this week to order a halt to port checks that are required under the Northern Ireland Protocol

Irish Mirror

Northern Ireland business bodies vent frustration at yet more Stormont upheaval

Paul Givan's resignation dents business confidence and damages international reputation, they say

Birmingham Post

‘Difficult’ for DUP to re-enter executive post-election if protocol not sorted

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied claims his move to pull DUP First Minister Paul Givan out of the Stormont administration was an electoral stunt.

The Independent UK

DUP actions will not ‘change much’ in ongoing Brexit negotiations, says Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said the resignation of Paul Givan on Thursday is ‘very unwelcome’.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Stormont Executive folds after First Minister’s resignation comes into effect

Paul Givan’s departure has also forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her post.

The Independent UK

Swann deeply concerned about consequences for health service after Givan resigns

The Health Minister said the move will damage efforts to address hospital waiting lists and raises questions for the removal of Covid-19 restrictions.

Belfast Live

Stormont latest: Northern Ireland facing possible early election after DUP First Minister Paul Givan quits

Mr Givan's resignation came into effect at midnight

The Independent UK

Brandon Lewis ‘extremely disappointed’ by resignation of First Minister

Paul Givan announced his resignation on Thursday as part of the DUP’s protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Irish Mirror

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan quits in Brexit Protocol protest

His announcement comes 24 hours after DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acted unilaterally to order a halt to agri-food checks required under the post-Brexit trading arrangements

France 24

Northern Ireland's first minister resigns over Brexit trade checks

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned in protest at post-Brexit trade rules on Thursday, a day after one of his pro-British colleagues attempted to halt some checks on goods, drawing anger from European Union member states.

The Independent UK

Key questions about Stormont’s latest powersharing crisis

First Minister Paul Givan’s resignation has automatically forced Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her position.

Reuters

Explainer-What Northern Irish political turmoil means for Brexit deal

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned on Thursday in protest at post-Brexit trade rules, a day after an attempt by one of his colleagues to halt some checks on goods arriving from Britain drew anger from the EU and Ireland.

Evening Standard

Paul Givan resigns as First Minister of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan has announced his resignation from Stormont’s powersharing Executive.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s first minister quits over NI protocol row

London government calls for reinstatement of Paul Givan to prevent disruption

Belfast Live

Stormont latest: DUP's Paul Givan confirms his resignation as First Minister

Mr Givan's statement followed a meeting of senior DUP figures on Thursday afternoon

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