Jim Higgins (Irish politician)
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Jim Higgins (born 4 May 1945) is an Irish former Fine Gael politician. He served as a member of Seanad Éireann, Dáil Éireann, and was a European People's Party Member of the European Parliament for the North-West constituency from 2004 to 2014.
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Jim Higgins | |
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Member of the European Parliament | |
In office June 2004 – May 2014 | |
Constituency | North-West |
Minister of State | |
1995–1997 | Government Chief Whip |
1995–1997 | Defence |
1995 | Finance |
Teachta Dála | |
In office June 1997 – May 2002 | |
Constituency | Mayo |
In office February 1987 – June 1997 | |
Constituency | Mayo East |
Senator | |
In office September 2002 – September 2007 | |
In office February 1983 – February 1987 | |
Constituency | Labour Panel |
In office October 1981 – May 1982 | |
Constituency | Nominated by the Taoiseach |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-05-04) 4 May 1945 (age 79) Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland |
Political party | Fine Gael |
Alma mater | University College Galway |
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