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Candidates 2011

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      Ruairi Quinn

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      Party: Labour
      Constituency: Dublin South East
      Date of Birth: 02/04/1946

      Outgoing Labour deputy Ruairi Quinn will once again stand as the party's candidate in Dublin South-East. With the exception of a nine-month period in 1981/1982, Quinn has served continuously as the constituency's TD since 1977. During his time in Dáil Eireann, he has held three separate ministerial portfolios - Environment, Enterprise and Employment, and Finance. He is currently the party's Spokesperson on Education and Science.



       

      Did you know?

      Quinn holds a Bachelors Degree in Architecture, and has lectured in Housing and Urban Design.


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