New Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Karen Mullan vows to 'ensure the people of Derry get the first class representation they deserve'

New Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has vowed to do her utmost to ensure the people of Derry are well represented and play her part in continuing the success the party are experiencing.

Speaking after she was selected at a selection convention in Derry, Ms Mullan said: "I am proud and honoured to have been chosen by Derry Sinn Féin for co-option to the Assembly to replace Elisha McCallion, who has just been elected as MP for the city.

"I want to thank my colleagues for placing their faith in me to represent this constituency alongside Raymond McCartney.

"There is no doubt that momentum has been building behind Sinn Féin in the city in recent years and, if my selection is approved by the Ard Chomhairle, I will play my part in continuing the growth of Sinn Féin in Derry.

"We are in a new era of politics in this city and I look forward to providing a new voice, alongside other Sinn Féin representatives, to ensure the people of Derry get the first class representation they deserve."

Pictured is Ms Mullan alongside the late deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Geraldine O'Donnell and Cllr Christopher Jackson.