Eamon Gilmore
Eamon Gilmore is an Irish politician who served as the Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2014, representing the Labour Party. He was a prominent figure in Irish politics and was known for his role in the coalition government during a challenging economic period in Ireland. Gilmore is recognized for his advocacy on social issues and his efforts to engage with international relations, particularly in the context of the European Union. Recently, he was mentioned in the news as a historical reference in discussions regarding confidence votes within the Dáil, highlighting the political tensions surrounding government leadership.
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Gilmore participated in a notable three-way Irish language debate during the general election campaign of 2011.
Two out of three candidates for the presidency can’t speak fluent Irish. That matters – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-26
Eamon Gilmore was Kenny's Labour counterpart during the challenging years of the bailout.
Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03
Eamon Gilmore was mentioned by Brian Cowen in 2010.
A history of Ireland in 25 Dáil insults – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
In 2009, Labour leader Eamon Gilmore told then Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue he would be tabling a motion of no confidence in him.
Verona Murphy to resist Opposition no-confidence motion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27
Eamon Gilmore is the Labour leader who expressed no confidence in John O'Donoghue in 2009.
confidence ebbs in a house divided – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26