Mervyn Storey facts for kids
Robert Mervyn Storey (born 4 September 1964), known as Mervyn Storey, is a politician from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He currently serves as a local councillor for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in the Ballymoney area, a role he started in 2022.
Before this, Mervyn Storey held important positions in the Northern Ireland Executive. He was the Minister for Social Development from 2014 to 2016. After that, he became the Minister for Finance for a short time in 2016. He was also a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim from 2003 until 2022.
Quick facts for kids
Mervyn Storey
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| Member of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council | |
| Assumed office 25 August 2022 |
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| Preceded by | John Finlay |
| Constituency | Ballymoney |
| Minister for Finance & Personnel | |
| In office 13 January 2016 – 30 March 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Arlene Foster |
| Succeeded by | Máirtín Ó Muilleoir |
| Minister for Social Development | |
| In office 24 September 2014 – 12 January 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Nelson McCausland |
| Succeeded by | Lord Morrow |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Antrim |
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| In office 26 November 2003 – 28 March 2022 |
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| Preceded by | James Leslie |
| Succeeded by | Patricia O'Lynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1964 Armoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Christine Storey |
| Children | 3 |
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Early Life and Career
Mervyn Storey was born in Armoy, County Antrim on 4 September 1964. His father, Nat, was also involved in politics. He was one of the first members of the Protestant Unionist Party.
Mervyn went to Armoy Primary School and then Ballymoney High School. After leaving school in 1980, he started working in a bacon factory. He worked hard and eventually became a production manager there. In 2000, he left the factory to work in the political office of Ian Paisley in Ballymena.
Family Life
Mervyn Storey is married to Christine. Together, they have three children.
His Journey in Politics
Mervyn Storey has been involved in public service for many years. He was once a member of the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland.
Working for the Community
Storey was first elected to the Ballymoney local council in 2001. He was re-elected in 2005. He also helps with local plans and partnerships for the community. In 2022, he was elected to the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
He also helped other politicians with their election campaigns. He was a campaign manager for William McCrea in 2000. He also helped Gregory Campbell and Ian Paisley in their elections in 2001. All these campaigns were successful.
Serving in the Assembly
Mervyn Storey was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in the 2003 elections. This meant he became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). From 2008 to 2014, he was the chairman of the Assembly's Committee for Education. This committee looks at education issues in Northern Ireland. He lost his Assembly seat in the election held on 5 May 2022.
Government Minister Roles
From September 2014 to January 2016, Mervyn Storey served as the Minister for Social Development. In this role, he was in charge of things like social welfare and community support.
In January 2016, he was appointed Minister for Finance & Personnel. This job involved managing the government's money and staff. He held this position until March 2016.
Views on Education
Mervyn Storey has strong views on education. He has asked for certain ideas, like 'intelligent design', to be taught in schools in Northern Ireland. He has also expressed concerns about displays on evolution in places like the Ulster Museum and at the Giants Causeway.
