Michael Mulcahy (politician)
Michael Mulcahy (born 23 June 1960) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin South-Central constituency from 2002 to 2011.[1]
Michael Mulcahy | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2002 – February 2011 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-Central |
| Senator | |
| In office February 1993 – July 1997 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1960 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
A barrister and graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Mulcahy entered politics as a member of Dublin Corporation, where he served from 1985 to 2003. He was Lord Mayor of Dublin from 2001 to 2002. He is a son of John Mulcahy, the proprietor of The Phoenix magazine and founder of the Sunday Tribune newspaper,[2] and Nuala Mulcahy.
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann on his fifth attempt at the 2002 general election and was re-elected at the 2007 general election.[3]
He had previously served as a Senator in the 20th Seanad, to which he was nominated by the Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds.
He lost his seat at the 2011 general election.
References
- "Michael Mulcahy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
- "John Mulcahy, Romance, rebellion ... and robert emmet". Irish Independent. 12 December 2009.
- "Michael Mulcahy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maurice Ahern |
Lord Mayor of Dublin 2001–2002 |
Succeeded by Dermot Lacey |
| Oireachtas | ||
| Preceded by Ben Briscoe (Fianna Fáil) |
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Dublin South-Central 2002–2011 |
Succeeded by Joan Collins (People Before Profit) |