Party: The Labour Party
Position: Senator
Education:
University College Cork, BA Hons: English & History 1995 and M.Phil Hons: Political History 1997
Boston College, USA. Certificate in Leadership 1999
University College Dublin, MBS in eCommerce 2002
Born: 13/7/75
Family: Married
Achievements:
Negotiated the creation of Tourism Ireland and the transfer of Bord Fáilte staff.
Negotiated the merger of Bord Fáilte and Cert into Tourism Ireland.
Negotiated the integration of the Regional Tourism Authorities into Fáilte Ireland.
Interesting Fact:
Written ‘A Political History of County Tipperary 1916-1997’.
Won four awards for work in IT and eBusiness since 2005.
Chosen as an Irish representative for leadership programme by American Institute for Irish Affairs.
Contributor to local ‘Tipperary’ historical books.
Numerous awards for Scór participation.
Debating awards & Toastmasters Certificate.
Numerous hurling, gaelic football and rugby medals.