What is Mary Coughlan's full name?
Mary Coughlan
Mary Coughlan date of birth:
May 28, 1965
How old is Mary Coughlan?
60
Where was Mary Coughlan born?
Donegal Town
What is Mary Coughlan nationality?
Irish
What is Mary Coughlan's occupation?
Politician
Short Biography
Mary Coughlan (born 28 May 1965) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Donegal South–West constituency from 1987 to 2011, latterly attaining the office of Tánaiste (Deputy prime minister) of Ireland. During her career in government, she held the Cabinet positions of Tánaiste (2008–11), Minister for Health and Children (2011), Minister for Education and Skills (2010–11), Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2008–10), Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (2004–08) and Minister for Social and Family Affairs (2002–04). She lost her Dáil seat in the 2011 general election.