Menu
11/05/2006
Hain names Assembly members as deputy speakers
The Secretary of State, Peter Hain, has today announced that he was appointing members from the DUP and Sinn Fein, as deputy presiding officers of the Assembly.
The DUP's Jim Wells and Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy, have been given the posts in preparation for the recall of the Assembly on Monday.
Peter Hain also formally confirmed the appointment of Eileen Bell MLA as Presiding Officer of the Assembly under the terms of the Northern Ireland Act 2006, which received Royal Assent on Monday.
The Secretary of State also published the Standing Orders under which the Assembly would operate.
He said: “With the appointments of Presiding Officer and two deputies, and the publication of the Assembly’s Standing Orders, everything is in place for the Assembly’s recall on Monday.
“This is an important step in the process of building towards the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland."
Mr Hain concluded by saying that he understands that all the parties involved with the Assembly will want to do all they can to ensure that power can be handed over to locally-elected politicians, directly accountable to the people of Northern Ireland.
(EF/SP)
The DUP's Jim Wells and Sinn Fein's Francie Molloy, have been given the posts in preparation for the recall of the Assembly on Monday.
Peter Hain also formally confirmed the appointment of Eileen Bell MLA as Presiding Officer of the Assembly under the terms of the Northern Ireland Act 2006, which received Royal Assent on Monday.
The Secretary of State also published the Standing Orders under which the Assembly would operate.
He said: “With the appointments of Presiding Officer and two deputies, and the publication of the Assembly’s Standing Orders, everything is in place for the Assembly’s recall on Monday.
“This is an important step in the process of building towards the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland."
Mr Hain concluded by saying that he understands that all the parties involved with the Assembly will want to do all they can to ensure that power can be handed over to locally-elected politicians, directly accountable to the people of Northern Ireland.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 November 2024
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
22 November 2024
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
21 November 2024
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
21 November 2024
Work Underway For Free Hospital Parking In Northern Ireland
Work has begun at several hospital sites across Northern Ireland as part of the preparations for the introduction of free car parking in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been actively preparing for the implementation of a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed in 2022.
Work Underway For Free Hospital Parking In Northern Ireland
Work has begun at several hospital sites across Northern Ireland as part of the preparations for the introduction of free car parking in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been actively preparing for the implementation of a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed in 2022.
18 November 2024
Minister Lyons Highlights Northern Ireland's Engineering Heritage
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the engineering heritage of Northern Ireland during a recent visit to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. A particular highlight of the visit was the Ferguson Black Tractor, a groundbreaking piece of machinery that revolutionised agriculture worldwide.
Minister Lyons Highlights Northern Ireland's Engineering Heritage
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the engineering heritage of Northern Ireland during a recent visit to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. A particular highlight of the visit was the Ferguson Black Tractor, a groundbreaking piece of machinery that revolutionised agriculture worldwide.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
