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Jennifer McCann
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| Junior Minister Assisting the Deputy First Minister | |
| In office 12 June 2012 – 25 June 2016 Serving with Jonathan Bell, Michelle McIlveen and Emma Pengelly
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| Deputy FM | Martin McGuinness |
| Preceded by | Martina Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Megan Fearon |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast West |
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| In office 7 March 2007 – 6 December 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Diane Dodds |
| Succeeded by | Órlaithí Flynn |
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| Born | 1 March 1960 Twinbrook, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Sinn Féin |
| Spouse | Rab Kerr |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Jennifer McCann MLA |
| a. Served alongside Emma Pengelly until 25 May 2016 | |
Jennifer McCann (born 1 March 1960) is a former politician from Northern Ireland. She was a member of Sinn Féin, a political party. In 2007, she was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly to represent the Belfast West area. She stopped being a member of the Assembly in December 2016.
Jennifer McCann's Early Life
Jennifer McCann was born in Twinbrook, a part of Belfast. When she was young, she became involved in the republican movement. She joined a group called Cumann na mBan and later the Provisional Irish Republican Army. At age 20, she was arrested and spent about ten years in prison.
Her Political Journey
After being released from prison, Jennifer McCann started working for Sinn Féin. She helped with departments focused on former prisoners and women's issues.
She is also very active in her local community. She works with several projects, like the Sally Gardens Community Centre Committee. She also helps with the Safer Neighbourhoods Project and the Colin Community Festival.
From 2007 to 2016, Jennifer McCann served as a MLA for Belfast West. This means she was elected to represent the people of that area in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
From 2012 to 2016, she also served as a Junior Minister. In this role, she assisted the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness.
Her Family Life
Jennifer McCann is married to Rab Kerr. They have three children together.
More Information
- Bobby Sands was a great role model – he was never arrogant Sunday Tribune (archived), 12 November 2007
- Northern Ireland Assembly West Belfast MLAs Stratagem NI
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| Preceded by Diane Dodds |
MLA for Belfast West 2007–2016 |
Succeeded by Órlaithí Flynn |
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| Preceded by Martina Anderson |
Junior Minister 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Megan Fearon |
