Doyle, Avril (1949–)
Doyle, Avril (1949–)
Irish politician. Born Avril Belton, April 18, 1949, in Dublin, Ireland; dau. of Richard Belton (senator, 1969–73); m. Fred Doyle; children: 3 daughters.
Served as mayor of Wexford (1976–77); representing Fine Gael, elected to the 24th Dáil (1982–87) for Wexford; returned to 25th-26th Dáil (1987–1989) and 27th Dáil (1992–1997); was minister of State at the depts. of the Taoiseach, Finance, and Transport, Energy and Communications (1994–97), minister of State at the dept. of Finance with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, and at the dept. of the Environment (1986–87); elected to Seanad from Agricultural Panel (1989–92, 1997) and Member of the European Parliament (MEP, 1999–2004).
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