There is an old Chinese curse - may you live in interesting times. Well that has never been more true in NI.
The double jobbing issue is still excercising our politicians ahead of recess on 4th July. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has resigned her seat on Down
Council. This follows party leader Mark Durkan stating a few weeks ago that if he were to stand for Westminster again he would give up being an MLA.
The DUP are spending a lot of time focusing on the issue especially in light of its poor showing in the European elections. First Minister Robinson and one other will be keeping both MLA and MP positions. Nigel Dodds is likely now to let his MLA position go so he will be busy in Westminster and assisting his wife in her new role as MEP. Now its speculation time as to who will get what therefore the following comes with a bit of a caution. So place your bets!
First Minister will remain Peter Robinson
Arlene Foster who has done well given the economic recession may move from Enterprise Trade and Investment to Finance and Personnel
Simon Hamilton an up and coming star of the party mat either take the Junior Minister at OFMDFM (Office of First and Deputy First Minister)or the Environment portfolio
Edwin Poots may return to the Executive as Minister at Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Nelson McCausland may replace Gregory Campbell at Culture Arts and Leisure
One thought crosses my mind Peter Robinson going home to say to Mrs Robinson your not an MLA anymore Iris...oh to be a fly on the wall.
Peter Weir may get the post of Junior Minister
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