Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Parliament of
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland had its own government with a degree of autonomy from United
Kingdom until 1968 which was re-introduced in 1999 after long and hard negotiations
between the Protestants and Catholics. The government was suspended in 2000 and
in October 2002.
2000-04 Deputy Speaker Jane Morris
2006-07 Speaker of the Assembly Eileen Bell
Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party 2001-06
2016- Principal Deputy
Speaker Caitríona Ruane
2016- Deputy Speaker Patsy McGlone
Last update 21.05.16