Political Record
Front Bench Spokesperson on Justice 1994-97.
Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works 1991-92.
Member of British-Irish Parliamentary Body 1993-97.
Former member of Dáil Committee on Legislation and Security.
Member of Kerry County Council 1985-91 (Chairman 1990-91):
Member of Kerry County Library Committee
Member of Kerry Fisheries and Coastal Management Committee
Southern Health Board Psychiatric Services Committee
Member St. Mary's GAA Club
Member Caherciveen Social Services Committee.
Personal Details
Born Caherciveen, Co. Kerry May 1956. Married to Kate Ann Murphy, two sons, one daughter. Educated CBS Caherciveen, UCC and the Incorporated Law Society, Dublin (BCL, LLB). Government Minister and former solicitor. First elected 1987 and at each subsequent election.