Gerry Kelly
Irish politician and former IRA volunteer (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Northern Irish broadcaster, see Gerry Kelly (broadcaster). For the English footballer, see Gerry Kelly (footballer). For the golfer, see Jerry Kelly.
Gerard Kelly (Irish: Gearárd Ó Ceallaigh; born 5 April 1953) is an Irish republican politician and former Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer who played a leading role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement on 10 April 1998.[1] He is currently a member of Sinn Féin's Ard Chomhairle (National Executive) and a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Belfast.[2][3][4]
Quick Facts MLA, Junior Minister Assisting the Deputy First Minister ...
Gerry Kelly | |
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Junior Minister Assisting the Deputy First Minister | |
In office 8 May 2007 – 16 May 2011 | |
Deputy FM | Martin McGuinness |
Preceded by | Denis Haughey |
Succeeded by | Martina Anderson |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast North | |
Assumed office 25 June 1998 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-04-05) 5 April 1953 (age 71) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Political party | Sinn Féin |
Spouse | Margaret Kelly |
Children | 7 |
Residence(s) | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Alma mater | St Peter's Secondary School, Britton's Parade, Belfast |
Portfolio | Policing |
Other organisations | Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteer (formerly) |
Website | North Belfast - Gerry Kelly |
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