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25/08/2016
Philip McGuigan To Replace Daithí McKay As MLA For North Antrim
Philip McGuigan has been chosen for co-option as Sinn Féin's MLA for North Antrim.
He will replace former MLA Daithí McKay who resigned following allegations he had "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry.
Carál Ní Chuilín MLA said: "Philip is an excellent public representative and has served as a councillor in the area since 2001 and was an MLA for North Antrim from 2003 to 2007.
"I have no doubt that with Philip's return to the Assembly will continue to provide first class representation to the people of North Antrim.
"I wish him well and look forward to working alongside him in the Assembly."
(CD/MH)
He will replace former MLA Daithí McKay who resigned following allegations he had "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry.
Carál Ní Chuilín MLA said: "Philip is an excellent public representative and has served as a councillor in the area since 2001 and was an MLA for North Antrim from 2003 to 2007.
"I have no doubt that with Philip's return to the Assembly will continue to provide first class representation to the people of North Antrim.
"I wish him well and look forward to working alongside him in the Assembly."
(CD/MH)
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