Born: July 21, 1953, Belfast, United Kingdom
Died: January 8, 2007 (age 53 years), Belfast, United Kingdom
Spouse: Jeanette Cunningham (m. 1971)
Party: Progressive Unionist Party
Siblings: Brian Ervine
Education: The Open University and Orangefield High School
Previous offices: Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland (1998–2007) and Member of the Belfast City Council (1997–2007)