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July 9, 2018

Joan Burton

Member of Parliament, Ireland

Joan Burton is an Irish Labour Party politician who served as Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party from 2014 to 2016, Minister for Social Protection from 2011 to 2016, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2014, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1997 and Minister of State at the Department of Social Welfare 1993 to 1994. 

 

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Member of Parliament, Ireland
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Local Government
Elections
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Parliaments & Representatives
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Joan Burton is an Irish Labour Party politician who served as Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party from 2014 to 2016, Minister for Social Protection from 2011 to 2016, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2014, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1997 and Minister of State at the Department of Social Welfare 1993 to 1994. 

 

Date of Interview
Region
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Member of Parliament, Ireland
Theme
Local Government
Elections
Focus areas
Parliaments & Representatives
Video

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