Michael Mulcahy (born 23 June 1960) is an Irish former 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 17 February 1993 – 17 September 1997 | |
| Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office June 2001 – May 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice Ahern |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Creevey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1960 Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Parent |
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| 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.[2] He is a son of John Mulcahy, the proprietor of The Phoenix magazine and founder of the Sunday Tribune newspaper,[3] and Nuala Mulcahy.
He was elected to Dáil Éireann on his fifth attempt at the 2002 general election and was re-elected at the 2007 general election.[4]
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
edit- ^ "Michael Mulcahy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
- ^ "Lord Mayors of Dublin 1665–2020" (PDF). Dublin City Council. June 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "John Mulcahy, Romance, rebellion ... and robert emmet". Irish Independent. 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Michael Mulcahy". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 October 2009.