Mary O'Rourke Politician

Mary O'Rourke (née Lenihan; born 31 May 1937) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. She is a former Teachta Dála (TD) for the Longford–Westmeath and Westmeath constituencies. She served as Minister for Education (1987–91), Minister for Health (1991–92) and Minister for Public Enterprise (1997–2002). She was also a member of Seanad Éireann from 2002–07. In 2011 she was appointed to the Board of Directors of Educate Together.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 31, 1937
Birth place
County Westmeath , Athlone
Education
St Patrick's College Maynooth
University College Dublin

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Office holder

office
Minister for Education
Teachta Dála
Senator
Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil
Minister for Health and Children
Leader of Seanad Éireann
Minister for Public Enterprise
party
Fianna Fáil
region
Longford–Westmeath (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Cultural and Educational Panel
Westmeath (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Nominated members of Seanad Éireann
successor

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