# Newry
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#jeffrey-donaldson
- It was announced earlier this week that the DUP was prepared to return to Stormont, dependent on the UK Government implementing certain legislative assurances.
- The return will see Michelle O’Neill become the region’s first ever nationalist first minister.
- The DUP leader today expressed hope that the executive could be back in place within days.
- The parties eligible to participate in a revived ministerial executive are due to meet later today to discuss the next steps.
- Support for the deal is not unanimous within the DUP and several senior figures remain fiercely opposed to the proposed agreement.
- Unions in the North have been involved in long-running pay disputes, in some cases lasting for several years.
- Workers are demanding that pay awards made to counterparts elsewhere in the UK are introduced in Northern Ireland.
- Speaking at Belfast City Hall this afternoon, Nipsa general secretary Carmel Gates said strike action will grow if demands aren't met.
# jeffrey-donaldson - This month May 2025
# jeffrey-donaldson - This year 2025
# jeffrey-donaldson - Last year 2024
# Court Appearance
From TheJournal.ie
# Court Appearance
Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court charged with historical sex offences including count of rape
Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader after being charged last month.
# Northern Ireland
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# Northern Ireland
Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of the DUP as he faces historical offences allegations
The Lagan Valley MP issued a statement to confirm he was charged and a judicial process has started.
# The North
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# The North
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill on cusp of becoming NI First Minister as Stormont to return tomorrow
Speaker of the Stormont Assembly will meet with all party whips at midday today to discuss the arrangements for the sitting.
# It's A Deal
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# It's A Deal
UK government to replace 'green lane' on goods travelling to NI under new Stormont deal
# Return To Stormont
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# Industrial Action
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# Industrial Action
