Summary

  • Updates for Friday 24 June 2016

  • UK votes to leave the EU - despite NI voting to Remain

  • Turnout in Northern Ireland was 62% overall

  • 56% of people in NI wanted to remain and 44% wanted to leave

  1. First minister 'very pleased with result'published at 08:17 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster says she's "very pleased" with the result of the EU referendum.

    Arene Foster

    She adds there is nothing to fear from a border poll.

  2. Protecting EU funding in NI 'essential'published at 08:09 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Politicians must "accept a majority of people in Northern Ireland" voted to stay in the EU in spite of the UK, overall, backing a withdrawal, a former Women's Coalition member says.

    Jane Morrice

    Jane Morrice, a one-time head of the European Commission office in Belfast, says what now happens to single farm payments and peace funding in Northern Ireland is essential to Brexit negotiations.

  3. 'Business as usual in Belfast'published at 08:05 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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  4. How do BBCGen2016 feel about the vote?published at 07:53 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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  5. How does our vote compare with other regions?published at 07:49 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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  6. 'Business will continue in short term' - Dundalk Chamberpublished at 07:45 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    The Dundalk Chamber of Commerce says it's "disappointed" by the referendum result, but adds that "in the short term, business will continue as before".

    A sign near the Irish border that reads 'Money exchanged'Image source, AFP/Getty Images

    "There are no immediate changes, other than the significant one of currency fluctuation," says chamber member Paddy Malone.

    He adds that he hopes the Irish government "will do all in their power to minimise disruption for manufacturers, transport, retail, tourist and employees who live and work in different jurisdictions".

  7. 'NI businesses need stability' - IoDpublished at 07:43 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Northern Ireland businesses will want to see "as much stability as possible" following the UK's vote to leave the EU, the chair of the Institute of Directors in NI says.

    Ian Sheppard

    Ian Sheppard adds that the result was "not what the majority" of its members wanted to see and that "clarity and timelines" are now needed.

  8. 'Tories get their way' - Sinn Féin deputy leaderpublished at 07:41 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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  9. Sammy Wilson: Cameron has 'lost all credibility'published at 07:40 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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    Sammy Wilson: David Cameron has "lost all credibility" as prime minister

  10. Five challenges for UK when leaving the EUpublished at 07:39 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Laurence Peter
    BBC News

    The the UK is now committed to withdrawing from the European Union, a process that has come to be known as Brexit.

    The rising sun illuminates the Houses of Parliament in LondonImage source, PA

    So, what does this mean for the UK and EU? Laurence Peter sets out five challenges facing the UK.

  11. Irish government must 'minimise damage' of Brexitpublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    The economic, social and political case for the Republic of Ireland to be a member of the EU remains overwhelming, the leader of Fianna Fáil says.

    The leader of Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin

    Micheál Martin warns that the Irish government's focus should now be to "minimise the damage caused by this result".

  12. Almost 800,000 in NI cast votepublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    A total of 440,707 people in Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU and 349,442 to leave.

    A counter leafs through ballotsImage source, Press Eye

    Out of 18 constituencies, 11 voted to stay in the EU. 

  13. 'Biggest world change in decades'published at 07:24 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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  14. 'Significant changes for NI farmers'published at 07:16 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Conor Macauley
    BBC News NI Agriculture Correspondent

    The result of the referendum means significant changes for farming in Northern Ireland, but not immediately.

    Cattle in a fieldImage source, AFP/Getty Images

    The focus now will be on what domestic arrangements are arrived at to support agriculture.

  15. Kearney: Brexit 'is the cost of partition'published at 07:14 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

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    Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney calls the decision to leave the EU 'the cost of partition'

  16. McNarry: 'Embrace opportunity' of Brexitpublished at 07:01 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    People should "embrace the opportunity" of the UK referendum vote to leave the EU, the leader of UKIP in Northern Ireland says.

    David McNarry, UKIP Northern Ireland leader

    David McNarry says he's delighted with the result but describes Sinn Féin's call for a border poll as "perverse idealism" and claims the party is "putting power sharing at risk".

  17. Pound hits lowest level since 1985published at 06:58 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    The value of the pound has fallen dramatically as it emerged that the UK had voted to leave the EU.

    Pound coinsImage source, PA

    At one stage it hit $1.3305, a fall of more than 10%, and a low not seen since 1985.

  18. Executive must 'reassure' NI public over Brexit votepublished at 06:52 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    People in Northern Ireland must be reassured that the executive has a plan for implications of the Leave vote, the Ulster Unionist leader has said. 

    Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt

    Mike Nesbitt said: "There is no evidence the executive has been planning for this outcome. They need to move very quickly to reassure the public ... the full implications for Northern Ireland may not be clear for up to two years."

  19. 'Significant implications for Ireland'published at 06:48 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    The referendum result "clearly has very significant implications for Ireland, as well as for Britain and for the European Union", the Irish government says.

    Enda KennyImage source, PA

    Taoiseach Enda Kenny will make a public statement later today.

  20. 'Result not what Irish wanted'published at 06:43 British Summer Time 24 June 2016

    Shane Harrison
    BBC NI Dublin correspondent

    It is clear this is not the outcome the Republic of Ireland wanted - the Irish government actively encouraged Irish citizens in the UK to vote to remain in the EU.

    Staff count ballotsImage source, Press Eye

    Last night, there were indications that an emergency cabinet meeting would be called this morning if the UK voted to leave.