Ivan Yates | |
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry | |
In office 15 December 1994 – 26 June 1997 | |
Taoiseach | John Bruton |
Preceded by | Joe Walsh |
Succeeded by | Joe Walsh |
Teachta Dála | |
In office June 1981 – May 2002 | |
Constituency | Wexford |
Personal details | |
Born | Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland | 23 October 1959
Political party | Fine Gael |
Spouse |
Deirdre Yates (m. 1985) |
Children | 4 |
Education | |
Alma mater | University College Dublin |
Ivan Yates (born 23 October 1959) is an Irish broadcaster, businessman and former politician. He was elected as a Fine Gael Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wexford constituency at the 1981 general election and at each election until his retirement from politics in 2002.[1] He also served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry from 1994 to 1997.