DUP Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said she had received an invitation but could not accept. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins PhotosNorthern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister has said she will not be attending the inauguration of Ireland’s next president, Catherine Connolly. Emma Little-Pengelly said she had received an invitation for the event but added that she had other commitments for Remembrance Day. However, the DUP’s Ms Little-Pengelly has said it will not be possible for her to attend due to other engagements. Both Mr Higgins and Mary McAleese took office on November 11th, which is also Remembrance Day.
