Taylor-Quinn, Madeleine (1951–)

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Taylor-Quinn, Madeleine (1951–)

Irish politician. Born Madeleine Taylor, May 1951, in Kilkee, Co. Clare, Ireland; dau. of Frank Taylor (TD for Clare, 1969–81); m. George Quinn.

Began career as a secondary schoolteacher; elected as a Fine Gael candidate to the 22nd Dáil (1981–82), the 1st woman to represent Clare; returned to 23rd-26th Dáil (1982–92); elected to Seanad from Cultural and Educational Panel (1982, 1993, 1997, 2002).