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Irish politician (born 1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Healy-Rae (born 9 January 1967) is an Irish independent politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry constituency since 2016, and previously from 2011 to 2016 for the Kerry South constituency. He previously served as Chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs from 2016 to 2020.[1]
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Michael Healy-Rae | |
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Chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs | |
In office 4 April 2016 – 15 September 2020 | |
Preceded by | Dominic Hannigan |
Succeeded by | Joe McHugh |
Teachta Dála | |
Assumed office February 2016 | |
Constituency | Kerry |
In office February 2011 – February 2016 | |
Constituency | Kerry South |
Kerry County Councillor | |
In office June 1999 – February 2011 | |
Constituency | Killorglin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-01-09) 9 January 1967 (age 57) Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse |
Eileen Healy-Rae (m. 1989) |
Children | 5 |
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Relatives | Danny Healy-Rae (brother) |
Alma mater | Limerick Institute of Technology |
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Prior to entering national politics, he was involved in local politics in County Kerry and pursued business interests.[2]