Michelle O'Neill survives challenge to role as Sinn Féin vice president

Michelle O’Neill has survived a challenge to her position as the vice president of Sinn Féin, after she was re-elected following a ballot of party members.

Sinn Féin's vice-president Michelle O'Neill has seen off the challenge of John O'Dowd and has retained her post.

Sinn Féin party members met this weekend in Derry for their Ard Fheis and much attention has been on the unusual challenge to her position.