Jim D'Arcy
| Jim D'Arcy | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
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In office May 2011 – April 2016 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 July 1954 Drogheda, County Louth |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin |
Jim D'Arcy (born 20 July 1954) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and former member of Seanad Éireann.[1]
He was elected to Louth County Council in 1999, and to Dundalk Town Council in 2004, serving on both bodies until 2011.[2] He unsuccessfully contested the Louth constituency at the 2007 general election.[2] In May 2011, he was nominated by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the 24th Seanad.[3]
He is a former schoolteacher.[3] He was the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Education and Skills during his term.
References
- ↑ "Mr. Jim D'Arcy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- 1 2 "Jim D'Arcy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- 1 2 Edwards, Elaine (20 May 2011). "McAleese appointed to Seanad". The Irish Times.
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