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16/01/2017
Ruane Not Standing In Next Assembly Election
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has confirmed she will not be standing in the next Assembly election in Northern Ireland.
She said: "I have now decided not to put my name forward for selection for the next Assembly election.
"Sinn Féin has continued to grow in the South Down constituency, as it has across the island, and I have no doubt that local activists will choose a strong team to go before the electorate and they will have my full and enthusiastic support in any upcoming election, in which I will acting as an election agent.
"This will be a hugely important election and it is vital that people have the opportunity to call time on the DUP's arrogance and put respect and equality at the heart of the political institutions.
"I want to thank all of the people of South Down and the party in the area for the support and trust they have shown me over the years and I look forward to the continued growth of Sinn Féin in the area."
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: "I want to thank Caitríona for her many years of commitment and hard work on behalf of the people of South Down and of the North.
"For 14 years Caitríona was an exemplary MLA. She also carried out her responsibilities as Assembly deputy Speaker and Education Minister with diligence and commitment.
"Sinn Féin will miss her experience and leadership in the next Assembly."
(CD/LM)
She said: "I have now decided not to put my name forward for selection for the next Assembly election.
"Sinn Féin has continued to grow in the South Down constituency, as it has across the island, and I have no doubt that local activists will choose a strong team to go before the electorate and they will have my full and enthusiastic support in any upcoming election, in which I will acting as an election agent.
"This will be a hugely important election and it is vital that people have the opportunity to call time on the DUP's arrogance and put respect and equality at the heart of the political institutions.
"I want to thank all of the people of South Down and the party in the area for the support and trust they have shown me over the years and I look forward to the continued growth of Sinn Féin in the area."
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: "I want to thank Caitríona for her many years of commitment and hard work on behalf of the people of South Down and of the North.
"For 14 years Caitríona was an exemplary MLA. She also carried out her responsibilities as Assembly deputy Speaker and Education Minister with diligence and commitment.
"Sinn Féin will miss her experience and leadership in the next Assembly."
(CD/LM)
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