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Ring recently stated that the Irish government should "hand back" the Republic of Ireland to [[Monarchy of the United Kingdom|Queen]] [[Elizabeth II]] during a royal visit which is understood to be some time during 2011.<ref name=NewsQueenvisit> |
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Revision as of 17:59, 19 March 2011
Michael Ring | |
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| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office June 1997 | |
| Constituency | Mayo |
| In office June 1994 – June 1997 | |
| Constituency | Mayo West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1953 Westport, County Mayo |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Website | www.michaelringtd.com |
Michael Ring (born 24 December 1953) is an Irish Fine Gael politician. He is currently a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Mayo constituency,[1] and is party spokesperson on Social Protection.[2]
A former auctioneer from Westport, County Mayo, he first stood for election to Dáil Éireann at the 1992 general election but was unsuccessful. He was first elected to the Dáil at a by-election in June 1994 for the Mayo West constituency, caused by the appointment of Pádraig Flynn as European Commissioner. He has been returned at every election since, most recently at the 2007 general election.[3]
Ring previously served on the Fine Gael front bench as spokesperson on Social and Family affairs from 2002–2004, and spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs from 2007–2010. He also is a member of the British–Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.[4] He was a member of Mayo County Council from 1999–2004. Ring is a colourful character and was "named Magill magazine Heckler of the year in 2006 for effectively challenging the government with unique style of street wit and lively heckling."[4]
Ring recently stated that the Irish government should "hand back" the Republic of Ireland to Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit which is understood to be some time during 2011.[5]
References
- ^ "Mr. Michael Ring". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ "Bruton & Noonan return to Fine Gael frontbench". RTÉ News. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ "Michael Ring". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ a b "Michael Ring TD". Fine Gael website. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ "TD wants Queen to reign in Ireland". BBC News. Retrieved 31 October 2010.