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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7 | 5.29 | 0.52% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 29,034 | $5,100 | 29$ |
| Totals | 7 | 5,030,000 | 29,034 | $5,100 | 29$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin is mentioned as a likely candidate for the nomination.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin expressed encouragement from the response she received after declaring her interest in running for the Fianna Fáil nomination.
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Ireland:
Mary Hanafin is among the names previously touted as potential candidates.
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Ireland:
Martin’s lack of enthusiasm for the proffered candidacies of Mary Hanafin and Eamon Ó Cuiv is noted.
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Ireland:
Speculation about potential Fianna Fáil candidates includes ex-ministers Mary Hanafin.
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Ireland:
The former minister Mary Hanafin is openly seeking the nomination.
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Ireland:
Former Fianna Fáil minister Mary Hanafin, who has expressed an interest in running, said it would be 'an insult' to the office of the presidency if her party does not run a candidate.
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