Nomination will come before Assembly for ratification
Member of the Northern Irish Legislative Assembly, Paul Givan will replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland's First Minister.
Leader of the DUP, Edwin Poots, has been revealing his ministerial line up for the Stormont Executive, as the party attempts to recover from a number of resignations.
— Edwin Poots (@edwinpootsmla) June 8, 2021
Paul Frew will become Economy Minister, while Michelle McIlveen will take over as Education Minister.
Outgoing Education Minister, Peter Weir, says in the balance of appointments, it is sad there is little sign of healing or reaching out.
There are some great appointments but disappointed to leave education, and in the balance of appointments it is sad there is little sign of healing or reaching out
— Peter Weir (@LordWeirDUP) June 8, 2021
Mr. Givan's nomination will then have to come before the Stormont Assembly for ratification.
Paul Givan says it's an honour to take on the position:
