George Lee | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:George_Lee_at_count.jpg) Lee in June 2009 | |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office 6 June 2009 – 8 February 2010 | |
| Constituency | Dublin South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 September 1962 Templeogue, Dublin, Ireland |
| Political party | Fine Gael (2009–2010) |
| Spouse | Mary Lee |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | |
George Lee (born 27 September 1962)[1] is an Irish economist, journalist, television and radio presenter, and former Fine Gael politician. He has worked for RTÉ since 1992. Since 2019, he has been Environment Correspondent for RTÉ News. He previously was Economics Editor in 1996.
Lee left RTÉ and became a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin South constituency in June 2009, winning a by-election with a 53.4% majority and was referred to as a "celebrity TD". On 8 February 2010, Lee announced his resignation both from Fine Gael and from Dáil Éireann, having spent nine months in politics. His reasoning was that he had "virtually no influence or input". He returned to RTÉ in May 2010,[2] and presented Mind Your Business, followed by The Business on RTÉ Radio 1 from 2010. During his time in RTÉ News, he was named Irish Journalist of the Year for uncovering a major tax evasion and overcharging scandal at National Irish Bank.
- ^ Deaglán De Bréadún (9 May 2009). "From goggle box to ballot box". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
- ^ Jason O'Brien (12 June 2010). "Lee back on RTÉ airwaves as host of new show". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2010.