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Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster. Picture: AFP/Getty

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There were smiles all round in 1998, when the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Senator George Mitchell (centre) and Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern signed the Good Friday Agreement. (Picture: AFP/Getty)

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The sons of Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister and ex-IRA commander Martin McGuinness carry his coffin to his home in Londonderry (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

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Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein leader in Northern Ireland, outside of St Patrick's Primary School before casting her vote. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

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Peter Robinson is to step down as DUP leader and as first minister of Northern Ireland. Picture: Getty

Peter Robinson quits as DUP leader and NI First Minister

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DUP First Minister Peter Robinson resigned this week. Picture: Getty

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‘Gatekeeper’ Arlene Foster takes reins at Stormont

First Minister Peter Robinson announces that he is standing aside, and the majority of his ministers are to resign. Picture: PA

Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson stands down

A picture shows a locked gate in front of the Stormont Parliament Buildings, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, in Belfast. Picture: Getty Images

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Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, centre, at the Stormont parliament in Belfast yesterday. Picture: PA

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Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has been admitted to hospital. Picture: PA

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The Lib Dems have cooled down the prospect of another coalition with the Tories. Picture: Getty

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The Queen Elizabeth delivers her Christmas Day speech at Buckingham Palace, London. Picture: PA

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Peter Robinson and his wife Iris, pictured shortly after he was installed as First Minister. Picture: PA

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Peter Robinson stands before Ian Paisley's portrait in Stormont's Great Hall. Picture: Getty

Northen Ireland FM pays tribute to Ian Paisley

John Downey walked free from court after the Hyde Park bomb trial collapsed. Picture: Getty

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The Queen looks at the Iron Throne as she meets members of the cast on the set of the television series Game of Thrones in Belfast. Picture: Reuters

Queen visits jail, Game of Thrones set in NI trip

Michael McConville, son of the Jean McConville, who was murdered by the IRA in 1972. Picture: PA

Gerry Adams arrest: ‘If we tell we will be shot’

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The scene of the aftermath of the 1982 Hyde Park bombing. Picture: PA

Dani Garavelli: Peace in Northern Ireland on trial

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Picture: Getty

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Peter Robinson confirmed at a press conference that he was withdrawing his threat to resign. Picture: AP

Hyde Park bombing: Peter Robinson ‘won’t resign’

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English rugby looks to tackle concussion fears

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Peter Geoghegan: Ulster is still problematic

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Theresa Villiers condemns NI bomb threat

First Minister Alex Salmond, far right, and his delegation arrive at Downing Street. Picture: Getty

Salmond slams bedroom tax on Downing Street visit

Ben Robinson died from injuries sustained on the rugby field. Picture: PA

Rugby concussion law a must in wake of tragedy

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