Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
Sinn Féin ministers in Northern Ireland are facing a no-confidence vote following their involvement in protests against an Orange Order parade in Portadown. While unionist parties are pushing for the motion, it is expected to fail due to the requirement for cross-community support.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland and the fragility of power-sharing arrangements within the Stormont assembly.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, The motions against Michelle O'Neill (centre), Liz Kimmins (left), John O'Dowd and Caoimhe Archibald (right) will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week
The first minister will face a no-confidence vote at Stormont on Monday over her handling of the Drumcree parading dispute.
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after it received the backing of unionist parties last week .
However the attempt to oust them will fail as it requires cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.
It comes amid a major political row over a planned Orange Order march in Portadown, County Armagh.
What is the Garvaghy Road dispute all about?
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Michelle O'Neill has defended her actions, saying she was "proud" to stand with the residents
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