Paul Givan

Paul Givan is a Northern Irish unionist politician who has served as the Minister of Education of Northern Ireland since 2024. A member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), he has represented the Lagan Valley constituency as a Member of the Legislative Assembly since 2010. Givan previously served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2021 to 2022, becoming the youngest person to hold that office in the region's history. Known for his socially conservative views, he has held various ministerial roles, including Minister for Communities. His career has been marked by significant political involvement in the Stormont Executive and a focus on educational reform and unionist policy.