Michelle O'Neill

Michelle O'Neill is an Irish politician serving as the First Minister of Northern Ireland since February 2024, becoming the first Irish nationalist to hold the position. A member of Sinn Féin, she has served as an MLA for Mid Ulster since 2007 and as the party's Vice President since 2018. Previously, she held roles as Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister of Health, and deputy First Minister. O'Neill is known for her efforts to modernize the health system and her commitment to power-sharing, while advocating for Irish reunification.