Gay Mitchell
Gay Mitchell is an Irish politician who served as a member of the Fine Gael party and represented Dublin South-Central in the Dáil Éireann. He was also a candidate in the 2011 presidential election, where he campaigned on a platform of economic recovery and social cohesion. His experience in politics spans several decades, during which he held various ministerial positions, including Minister for the Environment and Minister of State at the Department of Health. Mitchell's political career has been marked by his commitment to public service and community development.
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Gay Mitchell was a candidate in the 2011 presidential elections.
Jim Gavin’s name on the ballot paper raises troubling questions – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-17
Gay Mitchell was another candidate floundering in the 2011 presidential debate.
Ivana Bacik insists Catherine Connolly is a ‘unifying force’ for Labour amid internal dissent – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-29
Gay Mitchell's campaign in 2011 was unsuccessful, but Fine Gael remains in government.
There are landmines on the path to the presidency for every party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
Gay Mitchell was the candidate from Fine Gael during the presidential election.
This presidential election is unlikely to be dull – but remember how crazy 2011’s contest was? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
The most expensive campaign of recent times was Fine Gael’s unsuccessful attempt to get former MEP Gay Mitchell elected in 2011.
How much does it cost to run for the Áras? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Gay Mitchell was the party’s candidate in the presidential race in 2011.
Who is Mairead McGuinness, the early front-runner in the presidential race? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
Gay Mitchell was endorsed by Fine Gael in June during the 2011 presidential election.
Parties’ selection of candidates for Presidential election becoming a late late show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
