Seán Haughey
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Seán Haughey is a former Irish
Fianna Fáil
politician. He was a Teachta Dála
(TD) for the Dublin North Central
constituency from 1992 to 2011 and is a former Minister of State
.
The son of Charles Haughey
and Maureen Lemass
, Haughey was educated at St. Paul's College, Raheny, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin
where he received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Economics and Politics. Haughey entered politics in 1985 when he was elected to Dublin City Council
for the Artane
electoral area. He was re-elected to the Council in 1991 and 1999 and served until 2003. He was Lord Mayor of Dublin
in 1989–1990.
Haughey served as a member of Seanad Éireann
from 1987 until 1992. In that year he was elected to Dáil Éireann
as a Fianna Fáil
TD
for Dublin North Central
. He had unsuccessfully contested the Dublin North East
constituency at the 1987 and 1989 general elections. Haughey was appointed in December 2006 as a Minister of State
at the Department of Education and Science with responsibility for Adult Education, Youth Affairs and Educational Disadvantage. In June 2007, he was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Lifelong Learning, Youth Work and School Transport.
Haughey is a member of a political dynasty. His father was Charles Haughey
, while his grandfather was Seán Lemass
. His uncle, Noel Lemass, Jnr and aunt, Eileen Lemass
were also members of Dáil Éireann
.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.
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Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
politician. He was a Teachta Dála
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
(TD) for the Dublin North Central
Dublin North Central (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Dublin North–Central is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 3 deputies...
constituency from 1992 to 2011 and is a former Minister of State
Minister of State (Ireland)
A Minister of State in Ireland is of non-Cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland....
.
The son of Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
and Maureen Lemass
Maureen Haughey
Maureen Haughey is the widow Charles Haughey, who served as Taoiseach of Ireland for three terms.Maureen Lemass was born in Dublin in 1925. The eldest daughter of Seán Lemass and his wife Kathleen, she received her primary and secondary education in Dublin...
, Haughey was educated at St. Paul's College, Raheny, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
where he received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Economics and Politics. Haughey entered politics in 1985 when he was elected to Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council is the local authority for the city of Dublin in Ireland. It has 52 members and is the largest local authority in Ireland. Until 2001, it was known as Dublin Corporation.-Legal status:...
for the Artane
Artane, Dublin
Artane, sometimes spelled Artaine , historically Tartaine is a Northside suburb of Dublin, Ireland. Neighbouring districts include Coolock, Beaumont, Killester, Raheny and Clontarf; to the south is a small locality, Harmonstown, straddling the Raheny-Artane border.-History:Artaine, now usually...
electoral area. He was re-elected to the Council in 1991 and 1999 and served until 2003. He was Lord Mayor of Dublin
Lord Mayor of Dublin
The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the honorific title of the Chairman of Dublin City Council which is the local government body for the city of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. The incumbent is Labour Party Councillor Andrew Montague. The office holder is elected annually by the members of the...
in 1989–1990.
Haughey served as a member of Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann
Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas , which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann . It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members Senators or Seanadóirí . Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by...
from 1987 until 1992. In that year he was elected to Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
as a Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party , more commonly known as Fianna Fáil is a centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland, founded on 23 March 1926. Fianna Fáil's name is traditionally translated into English as Soldiers of Destiny, although a more accurate rendition would be Warriors of Fál...
TD
Teachta Dála
A Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal...
for Dublin North Central
Dublin North Central (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Dublin North–Central is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 3 deputies...
. He had unsuccessfully contested the Dublin North East
Dublin North East (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Dublin North–East is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 3 deputies...
constituency at the 1987 and 1989 general elections. Haughey was appointed in December 2006 as a Minister of State
Minister of State (Ireland)
A Minister of State in Ireland is of non-Cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Government of Ireland....
at the Department of Education and Science with responsibility for Adult Education, Youth Affairs and Educational Disadvantage. In June 2007, he was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Lifelong Learning, Youth Work and School Transport.
Haughey is a member of a political dynasty. His father was Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
, while his grandfather was Seán Lemass
Seán Lemass
Seán Francis Lemass was one of the most prominent Irish politicians of the 20th century. He served as Taoiseach from 1959 until 1966....
. His uncle, Noel Lemass, Jnr and aunt, Eileen Lemass
Eileen Lemass
Eileen Lemass is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician.Eileen Delaney was born in Dublin in 1932. She was educated at St. Kevin's School, the National College of Art, Grafton Academy of Dress Designing and the Abbey Theatre School of Acting. She first became involved in politics in 1974 when she...
were also members of Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.