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The Queen visits Stormont in 2002

The Queen visiting Stormont Parliament buildings, Belfast, in 2002
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QUEEN AND NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY

The Northern Ireland Assembly was established as part of the Good Friday Agreement of 10 April 1998 as the prime source of authority for all devolved responsibilities.

A total of 108 members were elected to the Assembly on 25 June 1998 by Proportional Representation (Single Transferable Vote) from the existing 18 Westminster constituencies.

The Assembly was given full legislative and executive authority in respect of those matters previously within the remit of six Northern Ireland government departments: the Departments of Agriculture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Finance and Personnel, and Health and Social Services.

The Queen met members of the Assembly when she visited the Assembly building at Stormont as part of her Golden Jubilee tour of the United Kingdom in 2002, and again in 2005.

Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, the sitting of the Assembly is a matter for the UK Government to decide as part of the ongoing peace process. The Assembly is currently suspended pending further political discussions.

Read The Queen's speech during a visit to Stormont in 2002.

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	Queen and Government The Queen visits Stormont in 2002 The Queen visiting Stormont Parliament buildings, Belfast, in 2002 © Press Association QUEEN AND NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY The Northern Ireland Assembly was established as part of the Good Friday Agreement of 10 April 1998 as the prime source of authority for all devolved responsibilities. A total of 108 members were elected to the Assembly on 25 June 1998 by Proportional Representation (Single Transferable Vote) from the existing 18 Westminster constituencies. The Assembly was given full legislative and executive authority in respect of those matters previously within the remit of six Northern Ireland government departments: the Departments of Agriculture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Finance and Personnel, and Health and Social Services. The Queen met members of the Assembly when she visited the Assembly building at Stormont as part of her Golden Jubilee tour of the United Kingdom in 2002, and again in 2005. Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, the sitting of the Assembly is a matter for the UK Government to decide as part of the ongoing peace process. The Assembly is currently suspended pending further political discussions. Read The Queen's speech during a visit to Stormont in 2002.
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