Jim D'Arcy
Jim D'Arcy | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| In office May 2011 – April 2016 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1954 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin |
Jim D'Arcy (born 20 July 1954) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and former member of Seanad Éireann.[1]
He was elected to Louth County Council in 1999, and to Dundalk Town Council in 2004, serving on both bodies until 2011.[2] He unsuccessfully contested the Louth constituency at the 2007 general election.[2] In May 2011, he was nominated by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the 24th Seanad.[3]
He is a former school principal.[3] He was the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Education and Skills during his term.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "Jim D'Arcy". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Jim D'Arcy". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ a b Edwards, Elaine (20 May 2011). "McAleese appointed to Seanad". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
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