The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Maskey] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.

Good afternoon, Members. Having been given notice by not fewer than 30 Members under Standing Order 11, the Speaker has summoned the Assembly to meet today for the purpose of conducting the items...

• Election of Speaker and Deputy Speakers

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  Section 39(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 provides: "Each Assembly shall as its first business elect from among its members a Presiding Officer and deputies." Therefore, the Assembly cannot...