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 |
| Northern Ireland Forum Member for Belfast North | |
| In office 30 May 1996 – 25 April 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerard Francis Kelly [1] 5 April 1953 Lower Falls, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Sinn Féin (since 1989) |
| Spouse | Margaret Kelly |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence(s) | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Alma mater | St Peter's Secondary School, Britton's Parade, Belfast |
| Portfolio | Policing |
| Website | North Belfast - Gerry Kelly |
| Military service | |
| Paramilitary | Fianna Éireann (1971–1972)[1] Provisional IRA (1972–1990s)[1][2] |
| Rank | Volunteer |
| Unit | Belfast Brigade |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles |
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.[3] 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.[4][5][6]
- ^ a b c O'Dwyer, Ella (20 December 2007). "INTERVIEW : Gerry Kelly, H-Block escapee and Sinn Féin Assembly member for North Belfast". An Phoblacht. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ McKittrick, David (29 October 2013). "Gerry Kelly speaks: 'I looked at him and said: "Don't move or I'll shoot." That's all I'll say...'". The Independent. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ British, Irish accord experts hold lecture on N. Ireland experience Archived 23 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Gerry Kelly - Biography from NI Assembly Archived 11 August 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ GERRY KELLY MLA (SF) Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The peace warriors". The Guardian. London, UK. 29 June 1999.