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.'
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 are held in constituency office at 28 Francis Street, Dundalk on Mondays and Fridays. Please call for an appointment.
The Minster for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., has today published the new Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2010 that will see the establishment, for the first time, of a national DNA database in Ireland. Read More
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D., has signed new court rules into law to provide for the extension of case progression by County Registrars to civil proceedings in the Circuit Court. Read More
Christmas message from Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to members of An Garda Síochána and the Irish Prison Service Read More
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Dermot Ahern, TD, has banned upwardly only rent review clauses in business leases. Read More
This is a great day not just for all of you, but for your families and friends, without whose support and understanding you could not have undertaken the demands of training and service in An Garda Síochána. You can rightly be very proud of your achievement. The fact that you have made it through a most demanding training system is a testament to your hard work, diligence and determination. Read More
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern T.D, today said the fall in homicide and sexual offences outlined in the latest crime statistics was encouraging but said his focus would remain on reducing offences across all crime sectors. The latest figures - released today by the Central Statistics Office of recorded crime statistics for the third quarter of 2009 - show of the 14 crime groups, 10 show a decrease and four an increase. Read More
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D., would like to remind the general public that "Winter Time" will commence at 1.00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 25 October, 2009. Clocks and watches should be put back one hour at that time. Winter time is due to end at 1.00 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday 27 March, 2010. Read More
"Europe has strengthened Ireland's criminal justice system to fight terrorists, drug-barons and crime gangs. The Lisbon Treaty by making Europe work better and faster increases that strength further and deserves our full support", according to Dermot Ahern TD, Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform. Read More
Ahern Underlines Importance of EU in War on Crime Read More
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D. today performed the official opening of the new 100 space accommodation block in Castlerea Prison. Read More
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