Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams Will Step Down Next Year

Irish Times: Gerry Adams says he will stand down as Sinn Féin leader next year

Party president sets out timeline for departure after 34 years as head of party

Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has announced he will stand aside as leader of the party next year.

Mr Adams said he will ask the ard comhairle of the party to hold an extraordinary ardfheis next year to replace him as president.

He also confirmed he will not stand for re-election for the Dáil.

Mr Adams received a standing ovation as he confirmed his departure at the party’s ardfheis in the RDS in Dublin on Saturday night.

Mr Adams also confirmed Martin Ferris will not stand for re-election for the Dáil either.

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