Dennis Rogan, Baron Rogan
Dennis Robert David Rogan, Baron Rogan (born 30 June 1942) is an Ulster Unionist Party politician in Northern Ireland who served as President of the party from 2004 until 2006. He was previously Chairman of the Party.
The Lord Rogan | |
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Chairman of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
In office 2004–2006 | |
Preceded by | Martin Smyth |
Succeeded by | John White |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
Assumed office 22 July 1999 Life Peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 June 1942 |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
Alma mater | Open University Harvard University |
He was created a life peer as Baron Rogan, of Lower Iveagh in the County of Down on 16 July 1999[1] and is regarded as leader of the UUP in the Lords.
Lord Rogan is the son of Robert and Florence Rogan.
Lord Rogan is Founder and Managing Director of Dennis Rogan & Associates – Carpet Yarn Brokers, Founder and Chairman of Associated Processors Ltd – Jute Processors, Chairman of Stakeholder Communications Ltd, Chairman of Events Management Ltd, and Deputy Chairman of Independent News & Media (NI) Ltd.
He is a member of the International Advisory Board of Independent News & Media, Patron of The Somme Association and "Friend" of The Salvation Army. Lord Rogan was the Honorary Colonel of 40 (Ulster) Signals Regiment until its disbandment in 2010.
Lord Rogan supports Britain's exit from the European Union.
See also
- List of Northern Ireland Members of the House of Lords
References
- "No. 55559". The London Gazette. 21 July 1999. p. 7858.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dennis Rogan, Baron Rogan. |
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Dennis Rogan
- Profile at UK Parliament Website
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Martin Smyth |
President of the Ulster Unionist Party 2004–2006 |
Succeeded by John White |