David Andrews (politician)
| David Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 8 October 1997 – 27 January 2000 | |
| Taoiseach | Bertie Ahern |
| Preceded by | Ray Burke |
| Succeeded by | Brian Cowen |
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In office 11 February 1992 – 12 January 1993 | |
| Taoiseach | Albert Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Gerry Collins |
| Succeeded by | Dick Spring |
| Minister for Defence | |
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In office 26 June 1997 – 8 October 1997 | |
| Taoiseach | Bertie Ahern |
| Preceded by | Seán Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Michael Smith |
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In office 12 January 1993 – 15 December 1994 | |
| Taoiseach | Albert Reynolds |
| Preceded by | John Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Coveney |
| Minister for the Marine | |
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In office 12 January 1993 – 15 December 1994 | |
| Taoiseach | Albert Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Michael Smith |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Coveney |
| Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 5 July 1977 – 11 December 1979 | |
| Taoiseach | Jack Lynch |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Government Chief Whip | |
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In office 8 May 1970 – 14 March 1973 | |
| Taoiseach | Jack Lynch |
| Preceded by | Desmond O'Malley |
| Succeeded by | John Kelly |
| Teachta Dála | |
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In office April 1965 – May 2002 | |
| Constituency | Dún Laoghaire |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 March 1935 Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
David Andrews (born 15 March 1935) is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician and barrister.[1]
Andrews was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1965 general election as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dún Laoghaire and Rathdown constituency.[2] From 1970 to 1973 he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Taoiseach[1] with special responsibility as Chief Whip. Following four years in opposition Jack Lynch and Fianna Fáil were back in power in 1977, and Andrews was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs.[1] In the 1979 Fianna Fáil leadership election Andrews supported George Colley,[3] the favoured candidate of the existing leadership. However, Charles Haughey, in a very close vote, was elected leader and Taoiseach.
Andrews paid for backing Colley in the leadership bid, being confined to the backbenches during Haughey's thirteen-year period as leader. During this period he maintained his legal practice and campaigned for the Guildford Four, the Birmingham Six, and Brian Keenan. He remained a vocal critic of Haughey during this period.[3] After the Progressive Democrats were founded in 1985 Andrews considered joining the new party.[3] In 1992 Albert Reynolds replaced Haughey as Taoiseach and Andrews was briefly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, vacating this position to Dick Spring, Tánaiste and Labour Party leader, after a subsequent election. Andrews was then appointed Minister for Defence and the Marine. In 1997 subsequent to a general election, Fianna Fáil were back in coalition with the Progressive Democrats, with Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. Andrews was first appointed Minister for Defence, subsequently, after the resignation of Ray Burke becoming Minister for Foreign Affairs.[1][4]
His period as foreign minister was successful regarding the Northern Ireland peace talks.[5] In April 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was adopted by the people of the Republic and Northern Ireland. In 1999, Ireland joined the Partnership for Peace project. Andrews retired as Minister for Foreign Affairs in January 2000. He retired from Dáil Éireann at the 2002 general election, his son Barry was elected for the Dún Laoghaire constituency, his other son David Andrews, Jnr is a comedian who works under the pseudonym of David McSavage. His brother Niall Andrews was a TD and MEP. On retirement from politics, he was appointed Chairman of the insurance company, MGM International.
In May 2000, he was appointed to the non-executive position as Chairman of the Irish Red Cross Society, serving in that position until 2009.[6][7]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Mr. David Andrews". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ "David Andrews". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- 1 2 3 Kingstown Republican, 2007. New Island
- ↑ "Andrews to resign from cabinet on Wednesday". RTÉ News. 21 January 2000. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ↑ "Where Are They Now: David Andrews". Irish Independent. 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Andrews to retire as Red Cross chairman". RTÉ News. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ↑ "Dáil debate on reform of the Irish Red Cross". KildareStreet.com. 15 December 2010.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Desmond O'Malley |
Government Chief Whip 1970–1973 |
Succeeded by John Kelly |
| Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence 1970–1973 | ||
| New office | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs 1977–1978 |
Succeeded by Himself as Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Preceded by Himself as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs |
Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs 1978–1979 |
Office abolished |
| Preceded by Gerry Collins |
Minister for Foreign Affairs 1992–1993 |
Succeeded by Dick Spring |
| Preceded by John Wilson |
Minister for Defence 1993–1994 |
Succeeded by Hugh Coveney |
| Preceded by Michael Woods |
Minister for the Marine 1993–1994 | |
| Preceded by Seán Barrett |
Minister for Defence 1997 |
Succeeded by Michael Smith |
| Preceded by Ray Burke |
Minister for Foreign Affairs 1997–2000 |
Succeeded by Brian Cowen |