Paul Givan
British politician (born 1981)
Paul Jonathan Givan (born 12 October 1981) is a Unionist politician from Northern Ireland representing the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Givan was First Minister of Northern Ireland from June 2021 to February 2022.[2][3]
Paul Givan | |
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5th First Minister of Northern Ireland | |
In office 17 June 2021 – 4 February 2022[1] Serving with Michelle O'Neill | |
Preceded by | Arlene Foster |
Succeeded by | Michelle O'Neill (designate) |
Minister for Communities | |
In office 25 May 2016 – 26 January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Lord Morrow |
Succeeded by | Deirdre Hargey |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lagan Valley | |
Assumed office 14 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | Jeffrey Donaldson |
Councillor for Lisburn City Council | |
In office 2005–2013 | |
Ward | Lisburn Town North |
Personal details | |
Born | Lisburn, Northern Ireland | 12 October 1981
Nationality | British |
Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Spouse(s) | Emma Givan |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Ulster |
References
change- ↑ Kearney, Vincent (2022-02-03). "Paul Givan resigns as NI First Minister".
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(help) - ↑ Kearney, Vincent (17 June 2021). "Givan, O'Neill installed as NI First and Deputy First Ministers". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ↑ "Paul Givan resigns as NI First Minister". rte.ie. RTÉ News. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.