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Michael Smith (Irish politician) was born on 8 November, 1940 in Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland, is a politician. Discover Michael Smith (Irish politician)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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84 years old |
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Scorpio |
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8 November 1940 |
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8 November |
| Birthplace |
Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland |
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Michael Smith (Irish politician) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Michael Smith (Irish politician) height not available right now. We will update Michael Smith (Irish politician)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Michael Smith (Irish politician)'s Wife?
His wife is Mary Smith (m. 1970)
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Mary Smith (m. 1970) |
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7 |
Michael Smith (Irish politician) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michael Smith (Irish politician) worth at the age of 84 years old? Michael Smith (Irish politician)’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Ireland. We have estimated
Michael Smith (Irish politician)'s net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
At the 2007 general election he lost his seat to Noel Coonan of Fine Gael.
In 1992, he returned to Cabinet for two years as Minister for the Environment. He replaced David Andrews as Minister for Defence in October 1997, and held that position until he was dropped from the Cabinet in a reshuffle in 2004. During his tenure Smith dealt with the Army deafness compensation issue that ultimately resulted in claims of €300 million against the State.
When Smith was returned to the Dáil in 1987, he was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Energy. He was appointed to cabinet as the Minister for Energy in 1988. His stay as Minister was brief; following the 1989 general election he was demoted to Minister of State for Science and Technology.
In 1980, the Taoiseach Charles Haughey appointed him Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture. Smith lost his Dáil seat again at the February 1982 general election, and failed to regain it at the November 1982 general election. He spent the next five years as a Senator in Seanad Éireann, elected first by the Agricultural Panel and then by the Cultural and Educational Panel, before his re-election to the Dáil at the 1987 general election.
He lost his seat at the 1973 general election but was re-elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1977 general election.
Michael Smith (born 8 November 1940) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as Minister for Defence from 1997 to 2004, Minister for Education from November 1994 to December 1994, Minister for the Environment from 1992 to 1994 and a Minister of State in various governments. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Tipperary North constituency from 1969 to 1973, 1977 to 1981 and 1987 to 2002. He also served as a Senator for the Cultural and Educational Panel from 1983 to 1987 and for the Agricultural Panel from May 1982 to December 1982.
Smith was born in Roscrea, County Tipperary in 1940. He was educated at CBS Templemore in County Tipperary. Smith worked as a farmer before entering Dáil Éireann at the 1969 general election as a Fianna Fáil TD for the Tipperary North constituency.
