But notable by their absence, the DUP said they will not be returning to the power-sharing executive without "decisive action" from the UK Government on Brexit trading arrangements.
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PICTURES: This is what was happening at Stormont on the first day after the elections
By Gemma Murray
Published 9th May 2022, 14:55 GMT
Updated 9th May 2022, 16:07 GMT
Many of our new MLA's returned to work in Stormont today after Thursday's election.