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In a power sharing deal, Michelle O'Neill becomes the First Minister of Northern Ireland, marking the first

time that the position is held by an Irish nationalist, while the Democratic Unionist Party's Emma Little-Pengelly becomes deputy first minister.

Published February 3, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2024 Northern Ireland Executive formation.

In a power sharing deal, Michelle O'Neill becomes the First Minister of Northern Ireland, marking the first time that the position is held by an Irish nationalist, while the Democratic Unionist Party's Emma Little-Pengelly becomes deputy first minister.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-02-03).