DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly was nominated as deputy First Minister.
Here are images of today’s proceedings captured on camera.
9. Stormont returns
DUP's Edwin Poots after being elected Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly at the Northern Ireland Assembly in Parliament Buildings Photo: Liam McBurney
10. Stormont returns
Outgoing Speaker Alex Maskey is hugged during proceedings at the Northern Ireland Assembly in Parliament Buildings Photo: Liam McBurney
11. Stormont returns
Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings at Stormont Photo: Oliver McVeigh
12. Stormont returns
DUP leader Sir Jeffery Donaldson with his party's MLA's speaking to the media in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings at Stormont Photo: Oliver McVeigh
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