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Northern Ireland’s first minister designate, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O‘Neill

The Sinn Féin deputy leader set to become the first nationalist first minister of Northern Ireland. Mark Coles profiles Michelle O’Neill.

She wants to be a first minister for all, having led her party to a historic election win. Sinn Féin now hold the most seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly, entitling them to the position of first minister.

From local councillor to would-be leader of the power sharing executive, Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Michelle O'Neill, the IRA man's daughter, changing the image and appeal of nationalist party, Sinn Féin.

Presenter:  Mark Coles 
Production team:  Sally Abrahams, Diane Richardson and Janet Staples 
Sound:  Neil Churchill 
Editor:  Richard Vadon

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