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Member of Dáil Éireann 1981-2002.
leader of The Labour Party 1982-1997.
Served as Tanaiste (Dep PM ) in three Governments and held Ministerial office in Departments of Justice(MOS) Environment, Energy and Foreign Affairs.
Led the Irish Government’s negotiation team in the Northern Ireland Peace Talks 1996/97, that concluded in the Good Friday Agreement.
Was President of the General Affairs Council during the Irish Presidency of the EU in 1996.
Graduate of Dublin University and King’s Inns.
Played hurling and football for Kerry and rugby for Munster and Ireland.
Deputy Chairman of FEXCO Holdings, director of Goodbody Stockbroking, Industrial Development Ireland, Alder Capital, Diversification Strategy Fund, and Dublin Liberties Distillery.
Served as a Public Interest Director of Allied Irish Banks 2009-2015.
