Conor Murphy to quit as Northern Ireland economy minister to join Irish parliament

Sinn Fein politician to step down after being elected to Seanead, and aims to push reunification agenda

The economy minister for Northern Ireland is to step down from his role at Stormont after being elected to the Seanad in Dublin, the upper house of the Irish parliament.

Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy secured one of the 60 seats in the Seanad, with the support of Sinn Fein TDs and councillors, in the early hours of Monday morning.