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DUP leader Peter Robinson is discharged from hospital DUP's Peter Robinson to join political talks after hospital release
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Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Peter Robinson has been discharged from hospital. The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will take part in talks on the future of Northern Ireland's executive later after he was discharged from hospital, the party has said.
The 66-year-old was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital on Saturday. A DUP spokesman said it was after an adverse reaction to medication. Peter Robinson will be in Stormont to discuss the political crisis, which was sparked by the murder of ex-IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr last month.
The Belfast Health Trust said Mr Robinson - who stepped down as first minister 10 days ago - was admitted as a precaution. Mr Robinson stepped down as first minister over the row 10 days ago.
He will be at Stormont for political talks on Monday, the DUP said. He was released from hospital after being admitted as a precaution.
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson told the BBC's Sunday Politics programme he had spoken to Mr Robinson and he was in "good form".DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson told the BBC's Sunday Politics programme he had spoken to Mr Robinson and he was in "good form".
He said Mr Robinson still intended to lead the DUP delegation at Monday's round-table political talks at Stormont.He said Mr Robinson still intended to lead the DUP delegation at Monday's round-table political talks at Stormont.
The political row at Stormont was sparked by the murder of ex-IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr, last month.
Mark Devenport, BBC NI Political EditorMark Devenport, BBC NI Political Editor
In May, Mr Robinson suffered a heart attack. He blamed it on his poor diet and lack of exercise.In May, Mr Robinson suffered a heart attack. He blamed it on his poor diet and lack of exercise.
Mr Robinson had stents inserted and returned to his job, but since then there have been moments when he has visibly struggled with his health.Mr Robinson had stents inserted and returned to his job, but since then there have been moments when he has visibly struggled with his health.
The DUP describe his latest admission as a precautionary measure.The DUP describe his latest admission as a precautionary measure.
Earlier this month, Peter Robinson stood aside as First Minister, asking Arlene Foster to take the role on an acting basis.Earlier this month, Peter Robinson stood aside as First Minister, asking Arlene Foster to take the role on an acting basis.
However, that was not related to his health but part of the DUP's protest action after the murder of former IRA member Kevin McGuigan.However, that was not related to his health but part of the DUP's protest action after the murder of former IRA member Kevin McGuigan.
The DUP is due to attend round table talks at Stormont on Monday after the government commissioned an independent assessment of paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland.The DUP is due to attend round table talks at Stormont on Monday after the government commissioned an independent assessment of paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland.
A DUP spokesman said Mr Robinson would meet party colleagues on Monday for the talks process. The DUP said Mr Robinson was taken to Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital on Saturday after suffering an adverse reaction to medication.
He added: "Mr Robinson expresses his gratitude to the medical staff who treated him so professionally during his short stay in hospital and the ambulance staff who were the first responders." The Belfast Health Trust said Mr Robinson was admitted as a precaution.
A DUP spokesman confirmed he would meet party colleagues at Stormont on Monday, adding: "Mr Robinson expresses his gratitude to the medical staff who treated him so professionally during his short stay in hospital and the ambulance staff who were the first responders."
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, of Sinn Féin, earlier tweeted his best wishes to the DUP leader.Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, of Sinn Féin, earlier tweeted his best wishes to the DUP leader.
"Concerned that Peter Robinson admitted to hospital but pleased that he is comfortable & doing well. Wishing him the best for recovery," he said."Concerned that Peter Robinson admitted to hospital but pleased that he is comfortable & doing well. Wishing him the best for recovery," he said.
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt wished Mr Robinson "a speedy recovery".Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt wished Mr Robinson "a speedy recovery".