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19/11/2015
NI First Minister Peter Robinson To Step Down
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and DUP leader Peter Robinson is to step down in the New Year.
Mr Robinson told the Belfast Telegraph he will not contest May's Assembly election and will probably resign from his post after Christmas.
The move comes only days after he struck a deal between the DUP and Sinn Féin and also with the British and Irish Governments to resolve the crisis at Stormont.
The 66-year-old suffered a heart attack in May, however he denied he is leaving for health reasons.
Mr Robinson took over as First Minister and DUP leader in 2008.
Sinn Féin MLA Martin McGuinness said: "I have worked closely with Peter Robinson in the Office of First and Deputy First Minister since June 2008.
"During that time we have had a close and professional working relationship and, despite media perception it has always been courteous and amicable.
"We have faced many challenges together and over the last number of months have worked very closely together to bring about the Stormont House 'A Fresh Start' deal.
"Despite our political differences, I recognise fully the enormous personal contribution Peter has made, building on the work of his predecessor, Dr Paisley.
"I wish Peter and his family well for the future as he steps down as leader of the DUP.
"My colleagues and I will continue to work with Peter during this transition and his successor in the time ahead to complete the implementation of all commitments made in the agreement."
(CD)
Mr Robinson told the Belfast Telegraph he will not contest May's Assembly election and will probably resign from his post after Christmas.
The move comes only days after he struck a deal between the DUP and Sinn Féin and also with the British and Irish Governments to resolve the crisis at Stormont.
The 66-year-old suffered a heart attack in May, however he denied he is leaving for health reasons.
Mr Robinson took over as First Minister and DUP leader in 2008.
Sinn Féin MLA Martin McGuinness said: "I have worked closely with Peter Robinson in the Office of First and Deputy First Minister since June 2008.
"During that time we have had a close and professional working relationship and, despite media perception it has always been courteous and amicable.
"We have faced many challenges together and over the last number of months have worked very closely together to bring about the Stormont House 'A Fresh Start' deal.
"Despite our political differences, I recognise fully the enormous personal contribution Peter has made, building on the work of his predecessor, Dr Paisley.
"I wish Peter and his family well for the future as he steps down as leader of the DUP.
"My colleagues and I will continue to work with Peter during this transition and his successor in the time ahead to complete the implementation of all commitments made in the agreement."
(CD)
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