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Dermot Ahern, Minister for Justice & Law Reform

Dermot Ahern
Dermot Ahern, Minister for Justice & Law Reform

Constituency

Louth

Notes

First elected to Dáil Éireann in 1987. Appointed Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, May 2008



'I have now represented the constituency for over 20 years in Dáil Éireann and we have made major strides forward in that period. The Louth economy remains sound, unemployment remains low and we have manufacturing and service industries undreamt of only a decade ago. With the ongoing construction of the M1 motorway, the development of Louth ports, the Enterprise rail service and other infrastructural developments, Louth today is benefiting from its strategic position between Belfast and Dublin like never before. There is a lot more work to be done throughout Louth however, and my aim over the next five years is to place Louth at the very forefront of Ireland's development. I see no reason why Louth cannot offer the best in terms of jobs, services and Infrastructure.

When I was first elected to Dáil Éireann, Louth was one of the most economically depressed counties in Ireland, emigration was endemic and the conflict in Northern Ireland hindered any prospect of improvement. A lot has changed since that time and I see my job as ensuring it stays that way.

If you have any comments, policy suggestions or queries, you can contact me at dermot@dermotahern.ie.'

Contact

28 Francis Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Tel: 042-9339609 / 042-9329023
Fax: 042-9329016

www.dermotahern.ie

Email

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Political Record

First elected to Dáil Éireann in 1987 and re-elected in every subsequent election
Minister for Justice - June 2008 - Present
Minister for Foreign Affairs September 2004 - June 2008
Minister for Social Community and Family Affairs 1997-2002
Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources 2002 - 2004:
Minister for Social, Community & Family Affairs 1997-2002:
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Defence November 1991 - February 1992
Assistant Government Whip 1988 - 1991
Former member Special Oireachtas Committees on Judicial Separation and Child Care, Foreign Adoptions and the Solicitors' Bill
Dáil Select Committee on Legislation and Security: British-Irish Parliamentary Body 1991 - 1997 (Co-Chairman 1993/1995)
Member Louth County Council 1979 - 1991.

Personal Details

Born Drogheda, Co. Louth, 2 February 1955. Married to Maeve Coleman, two daughters. Educated Marist College, Dundalk: UCD and the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland (BCL). Government Minister and former Solicitor. First elected 1987 and at each subsequent election.

Clinics

Clinics are held in constituency office at 28 Francis Street, Dundalk on Mondays and Fridays. Please call for an appointment.

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