Ivan Yates | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 23 October 1959 Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland |
| 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.