Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds.
Michelle O’Neill said:
“Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds.
“Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests.
“My colleagues and I all wish Conor a full and speedy recovery.
“I am nominating Deirdre Hargey to step in as Economy Minister on an interim basis pending Conor’s return.”
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