Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the 'disruption' to politics in the north 'cannot extend' any longer
Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the "disruption" to politics in the north "cannot extend" any longer.
"It does start to disrupt the business of government and today is a case in point, where we were supposed to have a North-South ministerial council meeting for ministers across the area come together to on our common challenges or common opportunities, and that was disrupted today," she said. "I don’t accept that. The Irish language Act is not a concession. It is my right as an Irish National that is protected in law and is cherished. 15 years ago the British government made that commitment. We made politics work by securing a political agreement. No one has anything to fear from an Irish Language Act."
On the issue of a border poll she said that "now is exactly the time to talk about constitutional change and to plan for the future" and called for a citizens assembly to be called on the matter.Earlier this afternoon, Taoiseach Micheál Martin appealed for "calm heads" following the announcement by Mr Poots last night.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has appealed for calm heads, following the announcement by Edwin Poots last night that he is to step down as DUP leader | https://t.co/Y1rAUj8KIQ pic.twitter.com/jKkaSFqCJU
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