Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny TD, has congratulated Margaret Ritchie after she was elected as Leader of the SDLP today (Sunday).
 
“My congratulations go out to Margaret today. Her appointment comes at a critical time at the politics and development of Northern Ireland as we hope to see the completion of the Good Friday Agreement. Her experience as a Minister in the Assembly will stand to her and I look forward to meeting Margaret shortly
 
“I also want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mark Durkan. I have known Mark for years and his fearless leadership of the SDLP not only benefited his Party but, more importantly, all people in Northern Ireland.”