Peter Robinson facts for kids
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Peter David Robinson was born on December 29, 1948, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is a well-known politician in Northern Ireland. He served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland and was the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
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Peter Robinson's Political Journey
Peter Robinson began his political career by representing people in government.
Early Steps in Politics
In 1979, Peter Robinson was elected as a Member of Parliament. This means he was chosen by the people of Belfast East to represent them in the main government. Later, in 1998, he was also elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This is a special group that makes laws and decisions for Northern Ireland.
Taking on Important Roles
Peter Robinson held several important jobs in the government. From November 1999 to July 2000, and again from October 2001 to October 2002, he was the Minister for Regional Development. In this role, he helped plan and manage projects that improved different areas of Northern Ireland.
From May 2007 to June 2008, he was the Minister of Finance and Personnel. This job meant he was in charge of managing the government's money and its staff.
Becoming First Minister
On May 31, 2008, the previous leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, stepped down. Peter Robinson was then chosen to take his place. He became the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and also the First Minister of Northern Ireland. This was a very important leadership role in the government of Northern Ireland.
