Gerry 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. 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.
Gerry Kelly MLA | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 April 1953 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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