Gay Mitchell | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Mitchell in 2014 | |
| Minister of State | |
| 1994–1997 | European Affairs |
| Lord Mayor of Dublin | |
| In office June 1992 – June 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Seán Kenny |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Mac Giolla |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 1 July 2004 – 24 May 2014 | |
| Constituency | Dublin |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office June 1981 – May 2007 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South-Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gabriel Mitchell 30 December 1951 Inchicore, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael |
| Spouse |
Norma Mitchell (m. 1978) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Jim Mitchell (brother) |
| Alma mater | |
Gabriel Mitchell (born 30 December 1951) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician who served as Minister of State for European Affairs from 1994 to 1997 and Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1992 to 1993. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Dublin constituency from 2004 to 2014 and a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin South-Central constituency from 1981 to 2007.[1]
He was defeated by Enda Kenny in the 2002 Fine Gael leadership election. Mitchell was the Fine Gael candidate at the 2011 presidential election.
- ^ "Gay Mitchell". Oireachtas Members Database. 26 April 2007. Archived from the original on 8 November 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2009.