ALT The picture shows the current Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA (left) and the former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin (right) remove a blue velvet cover to reveal the portrait of the former Speaker. The portrait sits on a easel upon a blue riser. In the background is the marble Great Hall staircase with its intricate bronze balustrade and a lifesize sculture of Lord Craigavon sits at the top of the staircase.

ALT The picture shows the current Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA (left) clapping and looking at the portrait. The Artist Catherine Creaney and former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin are both stood on the right of the portrait, they are looking at each other and smiling.) The portrait sits on a easel upon a blue riser. In the background is the marble Great Hall staircase with its intricate bronze balustrade and a lifesize sculture of Lord Craigavon sits at the top of the staircase.

ALT The picture shows the former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin receiving a peck on the cheek from his grandaughter. He is looking towards the camera and smiling. The portrait of the former Speaker sits on a easel upon a blue riser to the left of the image. The portrait of the Former First Minister David Trimble can be glimpsed on a marble wall panel in the background.

ALT The picture shows the former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin looking at his portrait, his hands are clasped reflecting how his hands are clasped in the portrait. The portrait of the former Speaker sits on a easel upon a blue riser to the left of the image.