CLEAN : Democratic Unionist Party leader speaks ahead of N.Ireland elections deadline

The speaker addresses the lack of progress in negotiations with the EU regarding the protocol, emphasizing the mandate not to nominate ministers until decisive action is taken. They urge both the UK Government and the EU to find a solution, warning against joint authority, which would violate the Good Friday Agreement. The speaker stresses that Unionists will not accept joint authority and calls for honesty from the Irish Government.

What was the mandate given to the speaker's party in the assembly elections?

• To wait for decisive action on the protocol

• To nominate ministers immediately

• To accept joint authority

• To negotiate with the European Union

What has been the speaker's observation regarding the progress of negotiations with the European Union?

• The EU has withdrawn from negotiations

• Significant progress has been made

• No progress has been made

• Negotiations have been completed

What does the speaker suggest if a negotiated solution with the EU is not possible?

• To hold another election

• To restore Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market

• To impose joint authority

• To abandon the protocol

What is the speaker's stance on joint authority?

• It is a temporary solution

• It would be an abandonment of the Good Friday Agreement

• It would honor the Good Friday Agreement

• It is acceptable under certain conditions

How does the speaker view the Irish Government's approach to joint authority?

• As a basis for moving forward

• As a sign of mutual respect

• As a threat to their party

• As a helpful strategy