The composition of the Stormont Assembly has been changed significantly by this snap election.

Sinn Féin erode DUP lead - no party has over 30 seats

Counting of votes is due to begin shortly in the Northern Ireland Assembly election.

Counting to begin shortly in Assembly election

The DUP has launched its Assembly election manifesto.

The Ulster Unionist Party has launched its election manifesto.

The Secretary of State has said he is not preparing for a return to direct rule if the parties fail to reach agreement post-election.

Arlene Foster insists the DUP would never agree to an Irish Language Act, while Sinn Féin accuses her party of negativity. 

Wednesday will be the last working day of the Northern Ireland Assembly before it is dissolved at midnight and the election campaign begins.

Michelle O’Neill has said that taking over from “political giant” Martin McGuinness is “truly the biggest honour and privilege” of her life.

Michelle O'Neill has been named as Sinn Féin's new northern leader, taking over from Martin McGuinness.

Sinn Féin are expected to name the successor to Martin McGuinness later on Monday.

Martin McGuinness has revealed he will not stand for re-election to the Northern Ireland Assembly this March.