Debate contribution: Election of Principal Deputy Speaker
Debate contribution by Ms Michelle O'Neill on .
- MLA
- Ms Michelle O'Neill
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 6 February 2024
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Assembly Business
- Heading
- Election of Principal Deputy Speaker
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 4255897
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I nominate Carál Ní Chuilín for the position of Principal Deputy Speaker.
It is my privilege to nominate my colleague Carál Ní Chuilín for the position of Principal Deputy Speaker. Carál is no stranger to many of the MLAs who are in the Chamber, having been here since 2007 and having held many roles, including as a Minister across several Departments and as Chief Whip. Those roles gave her enormous experience of the operation of this place — the institution itself. I have worked with Carál for many years. She has always been a determined voice for not just the people of north Belfast but those in the marginalised sections of society. I have no doubt that, when called upon, she will bring maturity and respect to her new role. She will be a valuable support to you, as Speaker, and a huge asset to the Chamber. I am delighted to nominate her not as Deputy Chief Constable today
but as Principal Deputy Speaker.
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