Paddy Burke
Patrick "Paddy" Burke ( Irish Pádraig de Búrca , * 15. January 1955 ) is an Irish politician ( Fine Gael ) and belongs since 1993 to the Seanad Éireann , the upper house of the Irish Parliament , whose presidency as Cathaoirleach he Since May 25 2011 holds.
Burke attended Ballinafad College in Castlebar , Rockwell College of Agriculture , and Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College in Mount Bellew , County Galway .
In 1993 he was first elected for the Fine Gael in the Seanad Éireann. In the subsequent elections, he was always able to defend his mandate . During the 22nd and 23rd Seanad Éireann he served as Deputy Senate President ( Leas Cathaoirleach ).
Before his election to the Seanad Éireann, he had been a member of Mayo County Council since 1979 . With the abolition of dual mandates, however, he left this.
Burke is married.
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| SURNAME | Burke, paddy |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Burke, Patrick (full name); de Búrca, Pádraig |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 15, 1955 |