John Bruton

John Bruton

politician Ireland

John Bruton is a seasoned Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 1994 to 1997. A member of Fine Gael, he was the first leader of the party to hold the office since the late 1980s. Bruton is known for his role in the Northern Ireland peace process and for promoting economic growth during his tenure. His leadership saw significant changes in Irish politics, but he faced challenges in managing party support, which has been a recurring theme for Fine Gael in subsequent years, as indicated by recent polling showing the party's decline in popularity.

Born on May 18, 1947 (78 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: John Bruton is admired for his moral courage and conviction regarding European democracy. 7

Micheal Martin Eamon De Valera William Norton John A Costello Sean Lemass Jack Lynch Liam Cosgrave Charles Haughey Garret Fitzgerald Albert Reynolds Bertie Ahern Brian Cowen Enda Kenny Leo Varadkar Simon Harris Iain Dale Ciara Meehan David Mccullagh Charles Lysaght Bryce Evans Stephen Collins Deirdre Foley Gavan Reilly Philip Ryan Pat Leahy Diarmaid Ferriter
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Bruton backed the efforts of Reynolds and Ahern rather than trying to obstruct them. 8

Garret Fitzgerald Margaret Thatcher Charles Haughey Brian Lenihan Tip O Neill Ted Kennedy Albert Reynolds Bertie Ahern Des O Malley Mary Harney John Hume Philip Stephens
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: At the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, we sensed we were witnessing a historic event – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: John Bruton was a strong supporter of Ivan Yates during his political career. 5

Ivan Yates Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins David Farrell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Former Fine Gael minister Ivan Yates no stranger to controversy – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: John Bruton participated in the first general election debate presented by Miriam O’Callaghan in 1997. 5

Miriam O Callaghan Bertie Ahern Martin Mcguinness John Hume Charles Haughey Jim O Callaghan Tom Mcgurk Steve Carson Richard Harris Gay Byrne John Kierans John Clarke
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: John Bruton became taoiseach without an election after Albert Reynolds lost a motion of confidence. 5

Eamon De Valera John A Costello Mary Robinson Charles Haughey Dick Spring Gerry Adams Albert Reynolds Michael D Higgins Patrick Hillery Garret Fitzgerald Douglas Hyde Cearbhall O Dalaigh Christopher Ewart Biggs Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: John Bruton was mentioned as a former taoiseach who had a military funeral. 7

Aidan O Reilly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Military to spend €300,000 upgrading rarely used Land Rovers so they can run on electricity – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: John Bruton was the leader of Fine Gael when it last achieved a support level of 16 percent in 1994. 5

Simon Harris Micheal Martin Mary Lou Mcdonald Michael Lowry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: no honeymoon for the Coalition – The Irish Times