Stormont minister rejects suggestion envoy appointment 'undermines devolution'

Trevor Ringland is the new special envoy for Northern Ireland to the US. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has rejected a suggestion from a Sinn Féin MLA that the appointment of a new Northern Ireland special envoy to the US has “undermined devolution”.

Former Ireland rugby player Trevor Ringland was appointed to the role at the weekend by Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis.