Alan Dukes
| Alan Dukes | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Transport, Energy and Communication | |
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In office 3 December 1996 – 26 June 1997 |
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| Taoiseach | John Bruton |
| Preceded by | John Bruton (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Mary O'Rourke |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
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In office 10 March 1987 – 20 November 1990 |
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| President | Patrick Hillery |
| Taoiseach | Charles Haughey |
| Preceded by | Charles Haughey |
| Succeeded by | John Bruton |
| Leader of the Fine Gael Party | |
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In office 10 March 1987 – 20 November 1990 |
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| Deputy | John Bruton |
| Preceded by | Garret FitzGerald |
| Succeeded by | John Bruton |
| Minister for Justice | |
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In office 14 February 1986 – 10 March 1987 |
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| Taoiseach | Garret FitzGerald |
| Preceded by | Michael Noonan |
| Succeeded by | Gerry Collins |
| Minister for Finance | |
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In office 14 December 1982 – 14 February 1986 |
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| Taoiseach | Garret FitzGerald |
| Preceded by | Ray MacSharry |
| Succeeded by | John Bruton |
| Minister for Agriculture | |
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In office 30 June 1981 – 9 March 1982 |
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| Taoiseach | Garret FitzGerald |
| Preceded by | Ray MacSharry |
| Succeeded by | Brian Lenihan |
| Teachta Dála | |
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In office June 1997 – May 2002 |
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| Constituency | Kildare South |
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In office June 1981 – June 1997 |
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| Constituency | Kildare |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 April 1945 Drimnagh, Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse(s) | Fionnuala Dukes |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Profession | Economist |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Alan Dukes (born 20 April 1945) is an Irish former politician who served as leader of Fine Gael and as Teachta Dála (TD) for Kildare and Kildare South. He held several major government positions, and holds the distinction of being one of only six TDs to be appointed Minister on their first day in the Dáil. He lost his seat in the 2002 general election. He was subsequently appointed Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank.
Dukes was born in Drimnagh in 1945. His father, James F. Dukes, was originally from Tralee, County Kerry and was a senior civil servant, the founding chairman and chief executive of the Higher Education Authority, while his mother was from near Ballina, County Mayo.
The Dukes family originally came from the north of England. His grandfather had served with the Royal Engineers in World War I, and settled in Cork and then Kerry afterwards where he worked with the Post Office creating Ireland's telephone network. He also developed a keen interest in the Irish language, which is something shared by his grandson.
He was educated by the Christian Brothers at Coláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square and was offered a number of scholarships for third level on graduation, including one for the Irish language. His interest in the Irish language continues to this day, and he regularly appears on Irish language television programmes.
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