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Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly, North Belfast MLA, says he will step away from candidacy and retire at next year's Assembly election after serving since 1998. Michelle O'Neill pays tribute and says he will remain a valued Republican activist.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: Gerry Kelly retirement announcement ahead of next Assembly election Original release: Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald hails election of Catherine Connolly as Uachtarán na hÉireann in historic election victory
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD welcomes Catherine Connolly's decisive win in the presidential contest, calling it a historic result and a watershed for Irish politics. She says the combined opposition offered an alternative to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, and calls on government to prepare…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election Original release: Mary Lou McDonald hails election of Catherine Connolly as Uachtarán na hÉireann in historic election victory (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP statement on Irish Presidential election
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP congratulates Catherine Connolly on becoming President of Ireland and wishes Heather Humphreys well. She says the presidency can host honest discussion about a New Ireland and urges Connolly to enable voting in presidential elections for Irish citizens in the North.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election Original release: SDLP statement on Irish Presidential election (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson congratulates Bangor West Councillor Peter Martin on his nomination to fill the Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton after Easton's election as North Down MP. Robinson credits joint pro-Union campaigning and DUP support for the result.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Peter Martin nominated to fill North Down Assembly seat vacated by Alex Easton Original release: DUP Leader congratulates new North Down MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted"
DUP leader Gavin Robinson MP thanks voters after the general election, pays tribute to outgoing MPs Ian Paisley and Paul Girvan, and pledges to pursue greater unity among Unionist voters following the result in Lagan Valley and North Down.
Constitutional affairs Issue: 2024 UK general election result in Northern Ireland Original release: Robinson - "I will never take our voters for granted" (opens in a new tab)