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Bernard Durkan
TD For Kildare North
Deputy Bernard Durkan, Timard, Maynooth, Co Kildare
Born: Killasser, Co Mayo
Full time public Representative.
Contact Details:
Leinster House:
phone: (01)6183732
fax: (01)6184515
Email: bernard.durkan@oireachtas.ie
Website: www.bernarddurkan.finegael.ie
First elected to Dail Eireann in 1981 in Kildare 5 Seater, which he represented up to 1997 – when he was elected to the new Kildare North 3 seater for which he has since been re-elected.
- Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesperson on Communications & Natural Resources
- Member of Foreign Affairs Committee & Committee on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources.
- Previously served as Chief Whip - 2002 to 2004
- Member of European Affairs Committee 1981 – 2000
- Chairman of European Affairs Committee from 1997 to 2002
- Member of Public Accounts Committee 1989 to 2002.
- Previously a Member of EHB, Kildare Co. Co., Chairman Kildare County Council.
- Served with distinction on various Opposition portfolios: including
Health, Food, Trade & Industry, Insurance, Overseas Development Aid, Human Rights & as Minister of State for Social Welfare.
Deputy Bernard Durkan is renowned for his work rate in the Constituency and as a National Legislator. He is recognised for his contribution at the Dail’s busiest Committees and has managed to combine this level of Parliamentary activity with unparalleled commitment and personal attention to constituency work which has earned him a reputation for being direct and outspoken, while showing great care and compassion for those who seek his advice.