Trimble was returned as First Minister with a new deputy in the SDLP's Mark Durkan.

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The SDLP leader, Mark Durkan, said Mr Trimble's remarks about the republic were "unwarranted".

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Deputy First Minister Mark Durkan condemned the murder and said it was a senseless act.

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