The vote passed on a straight majority basis in the face of opposition from unionist MLAs.

The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework mitigate against the worst excesses of Brexit, a Sinn Fein MLA has said.

The democratic consent exercise is required as part of the UK and EU’s Windsor Framework agreement.

A judge will listen to arguments the day before the debate is due to take place in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson claims extending the measures for another four years would be unlawful

MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.

Michael McMonagle has admitted a series of offences, including attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity.

A crowd gathered outside Parliament Buildings ahead of a recall of the Assembly following nights of disorder in Belfast.

There also needs to be engagement with social media platforms about the misinformation being spread, she told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.