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1949: Born, Dublin
1971: Biochemistry degree, University College Dublin
1974: Member of Wexford County Council
1976: Mayor of Wexford Town
1982-87: Member of Dáil Éireann
1986-87: Minister of State
1989: Member of Seanad Éireann
1992: Re-elected to Dáil Éireann
1995-97: Minister of State
1997: Re-elected to Seanad Éireann
1999: Member of the European Parliament
2004: Re-elected to the European Parliament
2008: Appointed to draft the Parliament's position on the emissions
trading scheme review
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