McGuinness ready to share First Minister job
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has announced that Sinn Féin is prepared to share the First Minister role with the DUP, should the party top the polls in May, UTV can reveal.
“If the electorate return Sinn Féin and the DUP as the largest party, I would be prepared to give consideration to the title of ‘Joint First Minister’, or both First Minister,” he told UTV.
“It would make sense if we would be able to agree that, and if Sinn Féin were the largest party that is something I will consider.
“The reality is that this term of the Assembly, Peter (Robinson) and I have got exactly the same powers and authority.”
“The odds are still, according to the bookmakers, that the DUP will be the largest party,” Ken Reid said.
Mr McGuinness said he has not yet discussed the idea with current First Minister Mr Robinson.
The assembly elections in Northern Ireland are to be held on 5 May.
