Ray Butler (politician)
| Senator Ray Butler | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
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Assumed office 11 May 2016 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Teachta Dála | |
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In office February 2011 – February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Meath West |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Raymond Butler 30 December 1965 Kells, County Meath, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Butler (m. 1995) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | NUI Galway |
Raymond Butler (born 30 December 1965) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has served as a Senator since May 2016, upon being Nominated by the Taoiseach. He previously served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath West constituency from 2011 to 2016.[1][2]
Living in Trim, Butler's family is originally from Kells. He served on Trim Town Council from 2004 to 2011, including a year as mayor of that council, and was elected to Meath County Council in May 2009.[2]
He lost his seat at the 2016 general election.[2] Butler was nominated to the 25th Seanad in May 2016.[3]
References
- ↑ "Mr. Ray Butler". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Ray Butler". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ↑ Sarah Bardon (27 May 2016). "FF leader selects three of Taoiseach's 11 Seanad appointees". Irish Times.
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| Oireachtas | ||
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| Preceded by Noel Dempsey (Fianna Fáil) |
Fine Gael Teachta Dála for Meath West 2011–2016 |
Succeeded by Shane Cassells (Fianna Fáil) |
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