Deirdre Hargey
Deirdre Hargey is an Irish politician and Minister for Communities within the Northern Ireland Executive, and a former Lord Mayor of Belfast.[1] who was co-opted to the Assembly to replace Máirtín Ó Muilleoir,[1] She was appointed as Minister at the formation of the executive on 11 January 2020. On 15 June 2020, Carál Ní Chuilín replaced her as minister on a temporary basis, due to Hargey's health.[2]
Deirdre Hargey | |
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Minister for Communities | |
Assumed office 11 January 2020 | |
First Minister | Arlene Foster |
Preceded by | Paul Givan |
Succeeded by | Caral Ni Chuilin (acting) |
63rd Lord Mayor of Belfast | |
Member of Belfast City Council | |
In office 2019 – 9 January 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Sinn Féin |
Occupation | Politician |
References
- "Former Sinn Féin lord mayor Deirdre Hargey to replace Máirtín Ó Muilleoir in Assembly seat". Irish News. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- "Minister Ní Chuilín MLA", Department for Communities website, archived from the original on 2020-11-30, retrieved 2020-11-30,
On 15th June 2020 Carál Ní Chuilín MLA was appointed as Minister for Communities as Deirdre Hargey MLA has temporarily stepped aside from the role for health reasons.
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Civic offices | ||
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Preceded by Nuala McAllister |
Lord Mayor of Belfast 2018–19 |
Succeeded by John Finucane |
Northern Ireland Assembly | ||
Preceded by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir |
MLA for Belfast South 2020 - present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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