Bernard Durkan TD

Bernard Durkan TD is the Fine Gael TD for the Kildare North Constituency. He was re-elected to the Dáil in May 2002 and appointed Front Bench Spokesperson on Communications and Natural Resources in October 2004.

Deputy Durkan previously served as Chief Whip from June 2002 to October 2004.

Bernard served as Chairman of the Joint Committe on European Affairs and as a member of the Public Accounts Committee. Has been a Member of the Eastern Health Board, and Chairman and a member of Kildare County Council.

Bernard has held various opposition portfolios including Health, Food, Trade & Industry, Insurance, Overseas Development Aid and Human Rights. He was Minister of State for Social Welfare.

He is recognised at home and abroad 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.

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