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Declan Kearney
Profile
Declan Kearney is an Irish republican politician in Northern Ireland who has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for South Antrim since 2016. He currently serves as the National Chairman of Sinn Féin and has been a central figure in the party's all-Ireland development, negotiations, and reconciliation strategies. Previously, Kearney served as a Junior Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive from 2020 to 2022. He is known for his efforts in addressing the legacy of the Troubles, including issuing a formal apology for lives lost during the conflict.
Details
- Born
- 1964-12-19 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Career
- Member of the Legislative Assembly for South Antrim; Preceded by: Megan Fearon; Succeeded by: Pam Cameron (2024); Preceded by: Mitchel McLaughlin
