Dick Spring

Politician

1950 –

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Who is Dick Spring?

Richard "Dick" Spring is an Irish businessman and former politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party Teachta Dála in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became leader of the Labour Party in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served as Minister for the Environment, Minister for Energy and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He also served as Tánaiste during those three governments.

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Born
Aug 29, 1950
Tralee
Spouses
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Education
  • Trinity College, Dublin
  • Cistercian College, Roscrea
Lived in
  • County Kerry

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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