Michelle McIlveen facts for kids
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Michelle McIlveen
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McIlveen in 2021
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| Minister for Education | |
| In office 14 June 2021 – 27 October 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Weir |
| Succeeded by | Paul Givan (2024) |
| Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs | |
| In office 6 May 2016 – 26 January 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Michelle O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Poots |
| Minister for Regional Development | |
| In office 21 September 2015 – 6 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Danny Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Chris Hazzard |
| Junior Minister at the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister | |
| In office 11 May 2015 – 28 October 2015 Serving with Jennifer McCann
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| Preceded by | Jonathan Bell |
| Succeeded by | Emma Little-Pengelly |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strangford |
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| Assumed office 7 March 2007 |
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| Preceded by | John Taylor |
| Member of the Ards Borough Council | |
| In office 5 May 2005 – 5 May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Wilbert Magill |
| Succeeded by | Stephen McIlveen |
| Constituency | Newtownards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 January 1971 Newtownards, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Alma mater | Queen's University, Belfast |
| Profession | Politician |
| Cabinet | Education Minister |
Michelle McIlveen (born 21 January 1971) is a politician from Northern Ireland. She is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Since 2008, she has been the General Secretary of her party. She also speaks for the DUP on topics like the environment, climate, and fishing.
From June 2021 to October 2022, Michelle McIlveen was the Minister for Education. She has also been a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the area of Strangford since 2007.
Early Life and Education
Michelle McIlveen grew up in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. She went to Methodist College Belfast for her schooling.
Later, she studied at Queen's University, Belfast. There, she earned a Master's Degree in Irish Politics. She also got a special teaching qualification. This allowed her to teach in most parts of the United Kingdom.
Before becoming a full-time politician, she taught History and Politics. She worked at Grosvenor Grammar School in East Belfast for several years.
Starting Her Political Career
Michelle McIlveen began her political journey in 2005. She was first chosen as a local councillor. She represented the Newtownards area on the Ards Borough Council.
In 2007, she was elected as an MLA. This meant she became a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly. She represented the Strangford area.
Important Roles in Government
On 11 May 2015, Michelle McIlveen became a Junior Minister. This role was in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. She held this job until 28 October 2015.
Later, on 21 September 2015, she became the Minister for Regional Development. This job involves looking after things like roads and public transport.
From 2016, Michelle McIlveen served as the Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs. This role meant she was in charge of farming, protecting the environment, and rural areas. She held this position until January 2017. At that time, the Northern Ireland government stopped working for a while.
On 14 June 2021, Michelle McIlveen was given a new important role. As a former teacher, she was appointed the Minister for Education. She continued in this role even when the DUP had a new leader.
Her local office for her constituents is located in Comber.
