12/01/2016

Arlene Foster To Appoint New Finance Minister

NI First Minister Arlene Foster is expected to appoint a new Finance Minister today, 12 January.

The DUP Leader, who previously held the post, was announced as the First Minister on Monday after Peter Robinson stepped down.

The Northern Ireland Assembly is to break up in March to allow an election campaign to start.

Speaking following her new appointment she said: "I can think of no greater honour than to have the opportunity to serve my country and the people of Northern Ireland as their First Minister.

"I am truly humbled by the trust and confidence which has been placed in me and grateful for all those who have kept me in their prayers in recent days."

(CD/JP)

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