The Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the appointment of Chris Quinn as the new Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People.
As the fourth Commissioner since the establishment of NICCY in 2003, Chris will take up the appointment on 18 September 2023.
In the absence of First and deputy First Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive, the appointment was made under the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of
Functions) Act by the SoS.
Chief Executive of NICCY, Mairéad McCafferty, said: “The Team at NICCY are very much looking forward to working with Chris who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the role.”
“We look forward to continuing our vital work – particularly in the current context in NI – with Chris our new Commissioner in safeguarding and promoting the rights and best interests of children and young people in NI.”