Frances Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald is a prominent Irish politician who has served as a member of the Fine Gael party and held various significant positions, including Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality. Elected to Dáil Éireann since 2011, she has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives and is known for her focus on issues such as women's rights and social justice. Fitzgerald has also been a part of several high-profile political discussions and was previously the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, where she championed child protection reforms. Recently, she has expressed openness to exploring a potential candidacy for the presidency, indicating ongoing engagement in Irish politics.
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Frances Fitzgerald was a minister for whom Lynch served as a special adviser.
former government advisers and what they did next – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Frances Fitzgerald is a Fine Gael MEP for whom Glynn worked as a personal assistant.
Who are the 19 special advisers to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris, and what do they do? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26
Frances Fitzgerald is a politician whose untimely resignation impacted Varadkar's views on political careers.
‘Coming out was like emigrating’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Varadkar interned for the Fine Gael TD Frances Fitzgerald aged 16.
Jaunty but superficial and lazy at times – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Former minister Frances Fitzgerald declared her support for Humphreys.
How Michael Healy-Rae led the push for a Heather Humphreys presidential run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Frances Fitzgerald stated she did not intend to contest the election.
Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-17
Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy firm Teneo as an adviser.
Liechtenstein’s LGT takes stake in CEO advisory firm Teneo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Frances Fitzgerald is a former tánaiste and Fine Gael MEP who assesses the differences between EU and domestic politics.
Who is Mairead McGuinness, the early front-runner in the presidential race? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
Frances Fitzgerald is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency.
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy firm Teneo as a senior adviser.
Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy firm Teneo as adviser – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25Frances Fitzgerald is mentioned as not declaring her candidacy for the presidency.
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Frances Fitzgerald will not seek the Fine Gael nomination for this year’s presidential election.
Frances Fitzgerald rules out seeking nomination to run for presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-23For Fine Gael, former European commissioner Mairéad McGuinness, former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald and former senior minister Heather Humphreys have all been mentioned in relation to possible presidential bids.
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-29
