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Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson taken to hospital after 'reaction to some medication' | Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson taken to hospital after 'reaction to some medication' |
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Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has been taken to hospital, following a reaction to some medication. | Former Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has been taken to hospital, following a reaction to some medication. |
A spokesperson for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said in a statement: “Mr Robinson had a reaction to some medication and was admitted as a precautionary measure. He is doing well and will be discharged soon.” | A spokesperson for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said in a statement: “Mr Robinson had a reaction to some medication and was admitted as a precautionary measure. He is doing well and will be discharged soon.” |
The leader of the DUP was taken ill on Saturday night and stayed overnight at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. | The leader of the DUP was taken ill on Saturday night and stayed overnight at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. |
A hospital spokesperson said “he is comfortable and is doing well”. | A hospital spokesperson said “he is comfortable and is doing well”. |
Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland said he was concerned by the news and wished Mr Robinson well in his recovery. | Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland said he was concerned by the news and wished Mr Robinson well in his recovery. |
Mr Robinson, 66, was treated in hospital in May for a suspected heart attack, later having three stents fitted. At the time, Mr Robinson blamed his illness on his unhealthy diet and lifestyle. | Mr Robinson, 66, was treated in hospital in May for a suspected heart attack, later having three stents fitted. At the time, Mr Robinson blamed his illness on his unhealthy diet and lifestyle. |
Mr Robinson stepped down as First Minister earlier this month after opposition parties rejected his calls to adjourn the Northern Ireland Assembly in light of a political crisis sparked by the murder of a former member of the IRA, Kevin McGuigan in August. | Mr Robinson stepped down as First Minister earlier this month after opposition parties rejected his calls to adjourn the Northern Ireland Assembly in light of a political crisis sparked by the murder of a former member of the IRA, Kevin McGuigan in August. |
Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |
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