Who is Michelle O Neill?
In short
Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of Northern Ireland. She has held this position since February 2024.
Who they are now
She is the First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Vice President of Sinn Féin. Additionally, she has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Mid Ulster since 2007.
Why they are in the news
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An example of their work
She served as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland between 2020 and 2022. She also represented the Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council from 2005 to 2011.