Alex Maskey
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 72 |
| Date of birth | January 8,1952 |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Belfast |
| United Kingdom | |
| Party | Sinn Féin |
| Job | Politician |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Position | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland |
| Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2020 | |
| Education | St Malachy's College |
| Previous position | Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland (2016–2022) |
| Siblings | Paul Maskey |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 472173 |
Alex Maskey Life story
Alex Maskey is an Irish politician who has been Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2020 and was the first member of Sinn Féin to serve as Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2002 to 2003. He was Sinn Féin's longest sitting councillor, representing the Laganbank electoral area of Belfast.
King Charles coronation: Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill accepts invite
... She will attend along with party colleague Alex Maskey, who is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly...
Good Friday Agreement: Biden trip reflects enduring US-Ireland bonds
... But the invitation from the Assembly Speaker, Alex Maskey, was not accepted...
Stormont deadline: Assembly recalled in bid to restore executive
... In a letter to assembly members, Speaker Alex Maskey told them: " If the assembly is unable to elect a speaker and deputy speakers, it cannot proceed to do any of the other business including the appointment of ministers and the debate on the motion...
King Charles's tour shows desire to hug UK nations close, says Allan Little
... Alex Maskey, the Sinn Fein speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, a man who was twice interned without trial during the Troubles, stood in the Throne Room at Hillsborough and spoke directly to the British King of the leadership qualities of his late mother...
Royal Family to receive Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Buckingham Palace
... He received a message of condolence from the speaker of the assembly Alex Maskey, a member of Sinn Féin, who said the Queen recognised how a " small but significant gesture can make a huge difference in changing attitudes"...
King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, to visit Northern Ireland
... The King will host a private audience with Mr Heaton-Harris before meeting local party leaders, and receiving a message of condolence from the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Alex Maskey...
Queen Elizabeth II: NI Assembly to pay tribute to monarch
... Assembly Speaker Sinn Féin s Alex Maskey said he would gather members in the chamber at 12:30 BST...
Northern Ireland Protocol: Stormont recalled after Sinn Féin petition passes
... Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have now been summoned to the Stormont chamber on Monday by current Speaker Alex Maskey to debate the " urgent appointment" of ministers...
King Charles coronation: Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill accepts invite
By Matt FoxBBC News NI
Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill has accepted an invitation to attend The King 's coronation.
She will attend along with party colleague Alex Maskey , who is the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Ms O'Neill said We Are living " in a great time of Change . . a time to respect our differing and equally legitimate aspirations".
King Charles III's coronation will take place in London on 6 May.
" I Am an Irish Republican. I also recognise there are many people on Our Island for whom The Coronation is a hugely important occasion, " Ms O'Neill added, saying she was committed to " building good relations between The People of these islands".
The Republican Party , which was the political wing of the Provisional IRA during The Troubles , has traditionally objected to The Monarchy , particularly in relation to its role in Northern Ireland .
Sinn Féin MPs, for example, do not take their seats in Westminster partly because they are required to take an oath of allegiance to The Head of the Royal Family .
However, The Party 's relationship to The Monarchy changed dramatically in 2012 When .
After an election last May, meaning Ms O'Neill is entitled to be First Minister .
But the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)'s refusal to join an executive prevented her from doing so.
Party colleague Alex Maskey was invited in his capacity as Speaker of The Assembly and said he is pleased to attend The Event .
He confirmed his attendance in a letter sent to assembly members at Stormont, telling them: " It has always been important for me, or indeed any Speaker, to conduct my responsibilities to represent The Assembly in a way that is inclusive and respectful of all the identities and political traditions within it. "
The Assembly will also be formally represented at The Coronation by chief executive Lesley Hogg.
During The Coronation ceremony, The King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort .
It is a state occasion, which means the government controls The Guest list.
In addition to the Royal Family , those invited will include the Prime Minister , representatives from the Houses of Parliament, heads of state, and other royals from around The World .
in recognition of their charitable contributions.
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will also attend The Coronation .
Irish president Michael D Higgins is also expected to be there, and become The First Irish head of state to attend The Coronation of a British monarch.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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