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Gerry Kelly has represented the people of North Belfast since being elected as an MLA in 1998.
He has been central to the delivery of significant local investment in North Belfast in housing, education, community and sports facilities.
Gerry championed the rights of children and older people as a Minister in the Executive and he continues that work to this day.
He is passionate about improved infrastructure and access to services for his North Belfast constituents, and about Irish language, marriage equality, LGBT rights, and women’s and workers’ rights.
A former political prisoner and hunger striker, Gerry is currently a member of the Policing Board and is also Sinn Féin spokesperson for policing and justice.
He is deeply committed to the achievement of Irish unity and was a key member of the Sinn Fein team which negotiated the Good Friday Agreement.
Latest news from Gerry
Community policing must be treated as key pillar of policing – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has said community policing must be treated as a key pillar in delivering an effective policing service. Reacting to a review from the Criminal Justice Inspection, the party’s policing spokesperson said: “Neighbourhood policing is a key...
Kelly welcomes report on tackling paramilitarism
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has welcomed the publication of the Independent Reporting Commission's (IRC`s) sixth report on tackling paramilitarism. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Today’s report once again highlights the need for the continued joint approach...
Failure to implement all recommendations following McMahon death ‘disappointing’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has described the PSNI’s decision not to fully implement all of the recommendations made by the Police Ombudsman following the death of Gerard McMahon as ‘disappointing’. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “The death of Gerard...
