The first and deputy first minister would be appointed on 24 November 2006. There was a target date of 26 March 2007 for a new executive to be up and running, after a general election on 7 March 2007.
On 24 November 2006, the first and deputy first minister were appointed. The goal was for a new government to be in place by 26 March 2007, after the general election on 7 March 2007.