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| Conor Murphy steps down as Economy Minister on medical grounds | Conor Murphy steps down as Economy Minister on medical grounds |
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| Conor Murphy is stepping down "on medical grounds" | Conor Murphy is stepping down "on medical grounds" |
| Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is to stand down as Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said. | Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is to stand down as Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said. |
| He is stepping down immediately on "medical grounds," the Sinn Féin deputy leader added. | He is stepping down immediately on "medical grounds," the Sinn Féin deputy leader added. |
| His party colleague Deirdre Hargey is to take on the role on an interim basis. | His party colleague Deirdre Hargey is to take on the role on an interim basis. |
| On Tuesday, Mr Murphy told the UK Covid Inquiry he would not be appearing before it "on medical advice". | On Tuesday, Mr Murphy told the UK Covid Inquiry he would not be appearing before it "on medical advice". |
| He also had to miss a scheduled appearance in the Northern Ireland Assembly. | He also had to miss a scheduled appearance in the Northern Ireland Assembly. |
| "Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests," Ms O'Neill said. | "Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests," Ms O'Neill said. |
| "My colleagues and I all wish Conor a full and speedy recovery." | "My colleagues and I all wish Conor a full and speedy recovery." |
| Well wishes from fellow politicians | Well wishes from fellow politicians |
| Writing on social media, Ms Hargey said Mr Murphy will be "back in action very soon". | |
| "I will work hard in the time ahead on progressing your economic vision of a fair, balanced and innovative economy until your return," she added. | |
| His party colleague Deirdre Hargey is to take on the role on an interim basis. | His party colleague Deirdre Hargey is to take on the role on an interim basis. |
| Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Doug Beattie has also wished Mr Murphy well, adding he hopes he makes a speedy recovery. | Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Doug Beattie has also wished Mr Murphy well, adding he hopes he makes a speedy recovery. |
| The Social Democratic and Labour Party's leader Colum Eastwood said he was "genuinely sorry" to hear of Mr Murphy's ill health. | |
| "You're right to put your health and family first. Best wishes for a quick recovery," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. | |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Sinn Féin | Sinn Féin |
| Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland |
| Conor Murphy | Conor Murphy |