The election is over, and it's time to get back to business. I'm happy to be here as Llywydd, and I can't wait for the upcoming term.

The timetable for upcoming events is as follows:

Negotiations for forming a new government formally begin Tuesday 2nd of January.

First Minister nominations, along side the swearing in of MSs will begin on the morning of Tuesday 2nd of January. The First Minister nominations will be closing on Monday 8th of January at 10pm, and the swearing in of MSs will close on Saturday 13th of January at 10pm.

A debate for all those nominated will open on Tuesday 9th of January, closing with the swearing in of MSs on Saturday 13th of January at 10pm.

The vote for First Minister will begin on Sunday 14th of January, and conclude on Wednesday 17th of January at 10pm. Results of this vote will be announced that night.

Tuesday 23rd of January at 10pm will be the deadline for the submission of a programme for government, with a debate on this opening on Wednesday 24th of January. This debate will close on Saturday 27th of January at 10pm.

Business will then resume as normal on Friday 26th of January.

Good luck to all involved!