Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald paid tribute to Ted Howell, a key strategist and negotiator for the party, at his funeral in west Belfast. Howell, who died at 78, was known for his understanding of political strategy and his commitment to the national question. He played a vital role in key political negotiations, including the Good Friday Agreement and the New Decade/New Approach deal. His funeral was attended by mourners from around the world, including vice president Michelle O’Neill and former president Gerry Adams.
"Ted had great politics …. he understood strategy and the need for the national question to be constantly at the centre of Sinn Fein ’s strategy and of all our work" Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has paid tribute to lifelong Irish republican Ted Howell as a “patriot” during his funeral in west Belfast.
Mr Howell was a strategist and negotiator for Sinn Fein and believed to be a close adviser to Mr Adams. He took part in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations and talks on the New Decade/New Approach powersharing deal in 2020.During the so-called cash for ash inquiry, it emerged that Sinn Fein’s finance minister at Stormont, Mairtin O Muilleoir, had sought approval from Mr Howell to sign off on a business plan for the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
“Ted Howell was a significant figure in the Irish struggle for freedom from his earliest days and he remained a true and faithful servant of our struggle until his very very last.” “Stories about his humour, his generosity, his loyalty, his lifelong commitment to republicanism and those of us who worked with him for decades value his friendship and his mischief making, his craic and his insights into the human condition. Ted’s life was full and he loved life, and no oration can do justice to him.”
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