| Principal Deputy Speaker | Party | Speaker | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francie Molloy | Sinn Féin | Hay | 28 June 2011 | 15 April 2013 | |
| Mitchel McLaughlin | Sinn Féin | Hay | 15 April 2013 |
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