Mary Hanafin
Mary Hanafin is a seasoned Irish politician and former minister, known for her roles in education, social protection, and arts and tourism. A member of the Fianna Fáil party, she served as a TD for Dún Laoghaire from 1997 until her defeat in 2011. Hanafin has held several significant ministerial positions, including minister for education and science, and she briefly served as deputy leader of her party. Following her political career in the Dáil, she was elected to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and has recently expressed openness to discussing a presidential run with her party.
Born on May 16, 1964 (61 years old)
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Mary Hanafin was disappointed at not getting into the race for the presidency herself.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin was in good spirits despite her party's implosion.
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Ireland:
The list included Billy Kelleher, Mary Hanafin and Bertie Ahern of Fianna Fáil.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin is a former minister who has expressed warm and complimentary views about Micheál Martin's skills.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin was also mentioned as a potential presidential candidate but was dismissed by the Fianna Fáil leadership.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin was noted as a former minister interested in the presidential race.
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Ireland:
The list included Billy Kelleher, Mary Hanafin and Bertie Ahern of Fianna Fáil.
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Ireland:
Former minister Mary Hanafin criticized Mr Martin’s management of the process.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin has said she will not contest the Fianna Fáil nomination for the presidency.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin probably lost her chance of a nomination in 2014.
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