The appointment of the Special Envoy to the United States on Northern Ireland was announced in June 2021. Due to the global pandemic, Mr Ringland’s work in the US was unable to formally commence until October 2021.
The Secretary of State has therefore decided to extend the position for a short period, until the end of October 2022.
Mr Ringland will continue to be responsible for promoting Northern Ireland interests across the US, supporting the Government’s vision for Northern Ireland as an excellent place to live, work and do business.