Mr Paul Givan

Title: Mr
Official Last Name: Givan
Official First Name: Paul
Usual First Name: Paul
Party: Democratic Unionist Party
Constituency: Lagan Valley


PartyRolePeriod
Democratic Unionist PartyParty Member05/05/2022 - Present
Democratic Unionist PartyParty Member02/03/2017 - 27/03/2022
Democratic Unionist PartyParty Member05/05/2016 - 25/01/2017
Democratic Unionist PartyParty Member05/05/2011 - 30/03/2016
Democratic Unionist PartyParty Member14/06/2010 - 25/03/2011


DateConstituencyDesignation
14/06/2010Lagan ValleyUnionist, Replaced Rt Hon J Donaldson
12/05/2011Lagan ValleyUnionist, Elected following substitution
12/05/2016Lagan ValleyUnionist, Re-elected
13/03/2017Lagan ValleyUnionist, Re-elected
13/05/2022Lagan ValleyUnionist, Re-elected


PeriodPositionOffice/Committee
03/02/2024 - PresentMinisterDepartment of Education
17/06/2021 - 04/02/2022First MinisterThe Executive Office
10/03/2021 - 25/03/2021Committee MemberConcurrent Committee of the Committee for the Economy, Committee for Infrastructure and Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
08/02/2021 - 19/03/2021Committee MemberCommittee for the Economy
31/03/2020 - 28/03/2022Committee MemberAd Hoc Committee on the COVID-19 Response
20/01/2020 - 14/06/2021Committee MemberChairpersons' Liaison Group
14/01/2020 - 14/06/2021Committee ChairCommittee for Justice
25/05/2016 - 02/03/2017MinisterDepartment for Communities
01/03/2016 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberConcurrent Committee of the Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development
24/02/2016 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberConcurrent Committee of the Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Committee for Justice
28/09/2015 - 30/03/2016Committee ChairCommittee on Standards and Privileges
28/09/2015 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberChairpersons' Liaison Group
18/05/2015 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberCommittee on Procedures
02/12/2014 - 05/10/2015Committee MemberCommittee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety
01/12/2014 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberCommittee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment
20/03/2014 - 09/10/2014Committee ChairConcurrent Committee of the Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Committee for Justice
20/03/2014 - 30/03/2016Committee MemberConcurrent Committee for Committee for Enterprise Trade and Investment and Committee for Finance and Personnel
16/09/2013 - 10/12/2014Committee ChairConcurrent Committee of the Committee for Justice and the Committee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety
01/10/2012 - 15/04/2013Committee MemberCommittee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister
27/02/2012 - 21/05/2012Committee MemberCommittee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment
16/06/2011 - 10/12/2014Committee MemberChairpersons' Liaison Group
23/05/2011 - 01/12/2014Committee MemberAssembly and Executive Review Committee
16/05/2011 - 09/12/2014Committee ChairCommittee for Justice
27/09/2010 - 25/03/2011Committee MemberAssembly and Executive Review Committee
14/09/2010 - 25/03/2011Committee MemberCommittee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment
28/06/2010 - 25/03/2011Committee MemberCommittee for Justice


PeriodPositionAll Party Group
27/06/2022 - 08/01/2025Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Construction
20/10/2020 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Modern Slavery
30/04/2018 - 27/03/2022Assembly Party Group SecretaryAll Party Group on Country Sports
11/05/2017 - 11/05/2017Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Mental Health
09/05/2017 - 30/04/2018Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Country Sports
24/04/2017 - 24/04/2017Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Ageing and Older People
28/06/2016 - 25/01/2017Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Human Life
21/06/2016 - 25/01/2017Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Funerals and Bereavement
18/11/2015 - 30/03/2016Assembly Party Group Vice-ChairpersonAll Party Group on Human Life
12/12/2013 - 12/12/2013Assembly Party Group MemberAll-Party Group on Construction
22/05/2013 - 30/03/2016Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Congenital Heart Disease
13/02/2013 - 30/03/2016Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Country Sports
13/02/2013 - 30/03/2016Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Cost of Motor Insurance
04/07/2011 - 25/06/2012Assembly Party Group Vice-ChairpersonAll Party Group on Learning Disability.
04/07/2011 - 30/03/2016Assembly Party Group MemberAll Party Group on Learning Disability.
28/06/2011 - 25/06/2012Assembly Party Group Vice-ChairpersonAll Party Group on Learning Disability.
19/10/2010 - 24/03/2011Assembly Party Group Vice-ChairpersonAll Party Group on Learning Disability.

Room: Room 309
Address: Parliament Buildings
Townland: Ballymiscaw
Ward: Stormont
Town: Belfast
Post Code: BT4 3XX
Email: paul.givan@mla.niassembly.gov.uk


Address 1: 15 Bachelors Walk
Address 2:
Address 3:
Townland: Lisnagarvey
Ward:
Town: Lisburn
Post Code: BT28 1XJ
Phone: 028 9266 1100
Fax:
Email: paul.givan@mla.niassembly.gov.uk

1. Employment and Earnings

None


2. Donations and other support

None


3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality

None


4. Visits

None


5. Shareholdings

None


6. Land and Property

None


7. Miscellaneous

None


8. Unremunerated interests

Governor, Pond Park Primary School.

Governor, Ballymacash Primary School.

Governor, Laurelhill Community College.


9. Family members who benefit from Office Cost Expenditure

I employ my spouse as a part-time Assembly Constituency Communications & Engagement Officer (employment commenced 30 December 2022). (Registered 19 January 2023)

Note: [R] indicates a registered declaration of interest
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AQW 4465/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 3739 22/27, what measures are in place to facilitate new houses accessing fibre broadband, which were not identified by Land and Property Services through the original scheme.

11/10/2022 Question Withdrawn
AQW 3739/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister for the Economy why 2017 data was used to by Land and Property Services in the formation of the eligible property list for the rollout of Project Stratum by Fibrus in 2020.

+ Display Answer 		28/09/2022 Answered on 10/10/2022
AQW 3738/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures are being considered to allow those who reside on roads with new broadband infrastructure, as part of Project Stratum, to join the network even if their property address is not included.

+ Display Answer 		28/09/2022 Answered on 11/10/2022
AQW 3733/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health what plans and actions are being put in place to increase transport services to day care services.

+ Display Answer 		28/09/2022 Answered on 06/10/2022
AQW 3660/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health to detail how many service users are currently registered for day care at Lisburn Assessment And Resource Centre.

+ Display Answer 		27/09/2022 Answered on 07/10/2022
AQW 3659/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health for an update on what additional resources are being secured to assist a return to full service provision for those adults with learning disabilities who use day care services.

+ Display Answer 		27/09/2022 Answered on 07/10/2022
AQW 3658/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health to outline the obstacles that have prevented a return to full service provisions for those who attend day care.

+ Display Answer 		27/09/2022 Answered on 07/10/2022
AQW 3657/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health to detail the plans and actions to manage a successful return to full services for those in adult day care.

+ Display Answer 		27/09/2022 Answered on 07/10/2022
AQW 3656/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Health when a full return of services in day care placements, transport services and respite care for the learning disabled will take place.

+ Display Answer 		27/09/2022 Answered on 06/10/2022
AQW 570/22-27 Mr Paul Givan
(DUP - Lagan Valley) 		To ask the Minister of Finance to outline the process undertaken by Land and Property Services for public and third party notification of an adverse possession notice.

+ Display Answer 		25/05/2022 Answered on 01/06/2022
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Plenary Item TitleItemTabled AsTabled DatePlenary Date
School Admission EmailsUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education07/04/2025 
School Admission EmailsUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education07/04/2025 
Statutory Key Stage Assessment Arrangements for the Three-Year Period from 2025-26 to 2027-28 Written Ministerial StatementMinister of Education19/03/202524/03/2025
TransformED NI - Transforming Teaching and Learning: A Strategy for Educational Excellence in Northern Ireland Oral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education07/03/202511/03/2025
School Enhancement ProgrammeUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education07/03/2025 
Second Stage: School Uniforms Bill (NIA Bill 12/22-27)MotionMinister of Education18/02/202503/03/2025
Industrial Action to be taken by Teachers Written Ministerial StatementMinister of Education07/02/202510/02/2025
Lisneal CollegeUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education03/02/2025 
Lisneal CollegeUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education03/02/2025 
Lisneal CollegeUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education31/01/2025 
Controlled Schools Support ArrangementsOral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education31/01/202503/02/2025
Storm ÉowynUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education27/01/2025 
School Capital Funding in DerryUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education20/01/2025 
Integrated Education in North DownUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education13/01/2025 
Integrated Education: North DownUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education09/01/202513/01/2025
Transforming Education for Children with Special Educational NeedsOral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education07/01/202513/01/2025
Curriculum-Led Capital Investment ProgrammeOral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education02/12/202403/12/2024
Funding the Provision of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for all SchoolsOral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education20/11/202425/11/2024
Independent Review of EducationOral Ministerial StatementMinister of Education18/10/202421/10/2024
Minister of Education Meeting with Loyalist Communities CouncilUrgent Oral QuestionMinister of Education30/09/2024 
Publication of Guidance on Use of Pupil Mobile Phones in SchoolsWritten Ministerial StatementMinister of Education03/09/202409/09/2024
  
Vote SubjectDivision Date Member Voted
-#2 Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity - Amendment 2: Motion Amendment 2 [Mr Maurice Bra01/04/2025AYE
Housebuilding on Public Land [Mr Mark Durkan]31/03/2025NO
The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 [Minister of Finance - Department of Financ10/03/2025AYE
-#1 Job Creation and Cross-Border Co-operation in the North West - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [04/03/2025AYE
Programme for Government 2024-2027 [First Minister and deputy First Minister - The Executive Office]03/03/2025AYE
Prayer of Annulment: The Direct Payments to Farmers (Cross-Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Nort04/02/2025AYE
Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities [Mr Doug Beattie MC]20/01/2025AYE
-#1 Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr Ti20/01/2025AYE
-#1 Gender-Responsive Budgeting - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Ms Diane Forsythe]14/01/2025AYE
-#2 Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 2: Motio14/01/2025NO
-#1 Relationships and Sexuality Education and Healthy Young Adult Relationships - Amendment 1: Motio14/01/2025AYE
-#1 Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Ms Joanne Bunting]14/01/2025AYE
Democratic Consent Resolution [Mr Philip McGuigan]10/12/2024NO
Delays to Flagship Maternity and Children’s Hospital Project [Mrs Diane Dodds]26/11/2024AYE
-#1 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Revised Wording) - Amendme25/11/2024AYE
-#1 Future EU Relationship - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr Eóin Tennyson]18/11/2024NO
Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct [Mr Matthew O'Toole]18/11/2024NO
Future EU Relationship 18/11/2024NO
-#1 Holiday Hunger and the High Cost of School Uniforms - Amendment 1: Motion Amendment 1 [Mr David 12/11/2024AYE
Failure of RAISE Programme in Tackling Educational Underachievement05/11/2024NO
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