Overview
- Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister said prior engagements on 11 November prevent her from traveling to Dublin for the inauguration.
- She plans to attend a Remembrance Day service and an Act of Remembrance at Parliament Buildings before traveling to Windsor Castle for a VJ Day 80th anniversary reception hosted by the King and Queen.
- She confirmed she had received an invitation to the inauguration but could not accept it.
- First Minister Michelle O’Neill has confirmed her attendance at the Dublin Castle ceremony for president‑elect Catherine Connolly.
- Emma Little-Pengelly conveyed good wishes to Connolly and said she hopes to speak with her in the coming days.