minister

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The first minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader added she would remember her "dear friend" for his "sharp wit and endless stories".

From BBC

During that time of intensified repression he was also briefly the minister for interior, justice and peace and obtained the rank of general-in-chief of the army.

From The Wall Street Journal

The commissioner also warned he would "not hesitate to refer the matter to the Court of Session" if ministers failed to comply by Thursday - a week on from the original deadline.

From BBC

He has so far tapped former UK prime minister Tony Blair and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to fill senior roles, and asked the leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Argentina to take part.

From Barron's

Sinn Féin is currently the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly which entitles it to more ministerial positions on the executive and also the office of first minister.

From BBC