Tony Killeen
Irish former Fianna Fáil politician (b. 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Killeen (born 9 June 1952) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served Minister for Defence from 2010 to 2011, Minister of State for Fisheries and Forestry from 2008 to 2010, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources from 2007 to 2008 and Minister of State for Labour Affairs from 2004 to 2007. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Clare constituency from 1992 to 2011.[1][2]
Quick Facts Minister for Defence, Taoiseach ...
Tony Killeen | |
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Minister for Defence | |
In office 23 March 2010 – 19 January 2011 | |
Taoiseach | Brian Cowen |
Preceded by | Brian Cowen |
Succeeded by | Éamon Ó Cuív |
Minister of State | |
2008–2010 | Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
2007–2008 | Communications, Energy and Natural Resources |
2007–2008 | Environment, Heritage and Local Government |
2004–2007 | Enterprise, Trade and Employment |
Teachta Dála | |
In office November 1992 – February 2011 | |
Constituency | Clare |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-06-09) 9 June 1952 (age 71) Corofin, County Clare, Ireland |
Political party | Fianna Fáil |
Spouse |
Lily O'Keeffe (m. 1988) |
Children | 5 |
Education | St Flannan's College |
Alma mater | Mary Immaculate College |
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