Paddy McHugh

For the Australian singer/songwriter of the same name, see ABC Music § FOUR FOUR.

Patrick McHugh (born 23 January 1953) is an Irish former politician.^[1] He was an independent Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway East constituency. McHugh was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election, getting a 15.8% share of the vote. He was a member of the Technical group established to ensure Dáil speaking time for independent TDs. He lost his seat at the 2007 general election, getting a 5.8% share of the vote.^[2]

Paddy McHugh
Teachta Dála
In office May 2002 – May 2007
Constituency	Galway East
Personal details
Born	(1953-01-23) 23 January 1953 (age 72) County Galway, Ireland
Political party	Independent
Other political affiliations	Fianna Fáil (until 2001)

McHugh was first elected to Galway County Council in 1985. He was also elected to Tuam Town Council in 1999. In 2001, he left the Fianna Fáil party and became an independent. He served as a county councillor until the abolition of the dual mandate in 2004.^[2]