Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly
| Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly | |
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| Irish: Cainteoir Thionól Thuaisceart Éireann | |
Logo of the Northern Ireland Assembly | |
| Northern Ireland Assembly Northern Ireland Assembly Commission | |
| Style | Mr. Speaker (Within the house) |
| Appointer | Northern Ireland Assembly (Elected by) |
| Term length | No limits imposed |
| Inaugural holder | Lord Alderdice 1 July 1998 |
| Formation | 1998 |
| Salary | £87,000 annually |
| Website | Office of the Speaker |
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The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly (Irish: Ceann Comhairle) (originally having the title of Presiding Officer) is the presiding officer of the Northern Ireland Assembly, elected on a cross-community vote by the Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly. A principal deputy speaker and two deputy speakers are elected to help fulfil the role. The office of Speaker is currently held (since February 2024) by the MLA for Belfast South Edwin Poots of the Democratic Unionist Party.
The Office of the Speaker is located in Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. The speaker is also the Chairman of the Assembly Commission, the body corporate of the Assembly, and the Chairman of the Assembly Business Committee.