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16/01/2017
Sinn Féin Refuse To Nominate Deputy First Minister
Sinn Féin has refused to nominate a deputy first Minister.
Mr Martin McGuinness resigned from the position a week ago over the controversial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.
DUP Leader Arlene Foster was put out of her job as First Minister because they hold joint office, however the party has renominated her.
Speaking in the Assembly today, 16 January, Sinn Féin MLA Michelle O'Neill said it is now over to the people to have their say.
She said: "The RHI scandal was created by the former First Minister when she was in the Economy Department. Her refusal to step aside shows a total disregard for the the concerns and outrage of the public.
"We will not tolerate the arrogance and disrespect of the DUP.
"Sinn Féin will not tolerate financial scandal, incompetence, or waste of public money.
"The Institutions can only function with the support of the people and can only operate on the basis of equality and respect.
"Sinn Féin will only be part of institutions which work and deliver for all in the community.
"There can be no return to the status quo.
"If something is broken, you stop and you fix it. That is the Sinn Fein approach.
"Sinn Féin will not re-nominate for the position of deputy First Minister.
"Sinn Féin has honoured all agreements, we have striven to make these institutions work.
"Martin McGuinness has acted at all times with integrity, dignity and respect. He has taken personal and political risks to build a process of reconciliation.
"If we are to return to this chamber then there must be real change. There must be respect and equality for all sections of our people."
(CD)
Mr Martin McGuinness resigned from the position a week ago over the controversial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.
DUP Leader Arlene Foster was put out of her job as First Minister because they hold joint office, however the party has renominated her.
Speaking in the Assembly today, 16 January, Sinn Féin MLA Michelle O'Neill said it is now over to the people to have their say.
She said: "The RHI scandal was created by the former First Minister when she was in the Economy Department. Her refusal to step aside shows a total disregard for the the concerns and outrage of the public.
"We will not tolerate the arrogance and disrespect of the DUP.
"Sinn Féin will not tolerate financial scandal, incompetence, or waste of public money.
"The Institutions can only function with the support of the people and can only operate on the basis of equality and respect.
"Sinn Féin will only be part of institutions which work and deliver for all in the community.
"There can be no return to the status quo.
"If something is broken, you stop and you fix it. That is the Sinn Fein approach.
"Sinn Féin will not re-nominate for the position of deputy First Minister.
"Sinn Féin has honoured all agreements, we have striven to make these institutions work.
"Martin McGuinness has acted at all times with integrity, dignity and respect. He has taken personal and political risks to build a process of reconciliation.
"If we are to return to this chamber then there must be real change. There must be respect and equality for all sections of our people."
(CD)
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