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Noel Dempsey |
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Opening Address |
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Monday, 17 May 2004. |
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09.15 – 09.30 |
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Noel Dempsey is the Irish
Minister for Education and Science. He was born in Trim,
Co. Meath in January 1953 and educated at St. Michael's
CBS, Trim, University College Dublin; and St. Patrick's
College, Maynooth obtaining a BA and Higher Diploma in
Education. He also obtained a Diploma in Career Guidance
and a Diploma in Youth Leadership.
Minister Dempsey has been a member of the Dáil / Parliament
since 1987. He was Minister for the Environment and Local
Government from 27 June 1997 to 5 June 2002, Fianna Fail
Spokesman on the Environment 1994-1997, Government Chief
Whip, 1992-1994, Minister of State in the Departments
of An Taoiseach, Defence and Finance 1992-1994. Minister
Dempsey is also a former member of Meath County Council
1977-1992 (Chairman: 1986/1987), Trim Urban District Council,
and Meath Vocational Education Committee.
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