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Diarmuid Wilson
Irish politician (born 1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diarmuid Wilson (born 20 November 1965) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as a Senator for the Administrative Panel since September 2002.[1]
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Diarmuid Wilson | |
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Assumed office 12 September 2002 | |
Constituency | Administrative Panel |
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Born | (1965-11-20) 20 November 1965 (age 58) Cavan, Ireland |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Relations | John Wilson (uncle) |
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A member of Cavan County Council from 1999 to 2004, he was first elected to the Seanad in 2002 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2011.[2] He is the nephew of John Wilson, who was a TD, Minister and Tánaiste. He is the Fianna Fáil whip in the Seanad and spokesperson for Labour Affairs, Trade and Commerce.