John Cregan (politician)
John Cregan | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office May 2002–February 2011 | |
| Constituency | Limerick West |
| Senator | |
| In office 12 June 1998 – 30 May 2002 | |
| Constituency | Labour Panel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 May 1961 Limerick,Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse | Patsy Breen |
| Children | 3 |
John Cregan(born 21 May 1961) is an Irish formerFianna Fáilpolitician who served as aTeachta Dála(TD) for theLimerick Westconstituency from 2002 to 2011 and aSenatorfor theLabour Panelfrom 1998 to 2011.[1]
He is fromDromcolliher,County Limerick.
On 23 June 1998, Cregan was elected to the21st Seanadas a Senator for theLabour Panel,at a by-election to fill the seat vacated by theLabour PartySenatorSeán Ryan,who had been elected toDáil Éireannat a by-election.[1]
Cregan was elected to Dáil Éireann at the2002 general electionas a Fianna Fáil TD for theLimerick Westconstituency and was re-elected at the2007 general election.[2]
On 1 February 2011, Cregan announced that he would not be a candidate at the imminentgeneral electionfollowing disagreement with the new leader of Fianna Fáil,Micheál Martin.[3]
He currently serves as chairman of Limerick GAA County Board.
References[edit]
- ^ab"John Cregan".Oireachtas Members Database.Archivedfrom the original on 8 November 2018.Retrieved8 March2009.
- ^"John Cregan".ElectionsIreland.org.Archivedfrom the original on 3 February 2009.Retrieved8 March2009.
- ^"FF deputy whip pulls out of election campaign".RTÉ News.1 February 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 2 February 2011.Retrieved27 September2021.