Nora Owen
Irish former Fine Gael politician (b. 1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nora Owen (née O'Mahony; born 1 June 1945) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Minister for Justice from 1994 to 1997 and Deputy leader of Fine Gael from 1993 to 2001. She served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North constituency from 1981 to 1987 and 1989 to 2002.[1]
Quick Facts Minister for Justice, Taoiseach ...
Nora Owen | |
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Minister for Justice | |
In office 15 December 1994 – 26 June 1997 | |
Taoiseach | John Bruton |
Preceded by | Máire Geoghegan-Quinn |
Succeeded by | John O'Donoghue |
Deputy leader of Fine Gael | |
In office 15 December 1993 – 9 February 2001 | |
Leader | John Bruton |
Preceded by | Peter Barry |
Succeeded by | Jim Mitchell |
Teachta Dála | |
In office June 1989 – May 2002 | |
In office June 1981 – February 1987 | |
Constituency | Dublin North |
Personal details | |
Born | Nora O'Mahony (1945-06-01) 1 June 1945 (age 78) Malahide, Dublin, Ireland |
Political party | Fine Gael |
Spouse |
Brian Owen (m. 1968) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives |
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Alma mater | University College Dublin |
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She was a presenter of TV3's topical programme Midweek.