Albert Reynolds

Albert Reynolds (Irish spelling Ailbhe Mac Raghnaill) (born November 3, 1932), was the eighth Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, serving one term in office from 1992 until 1994. He was the fifth leader of Fianna Fáil during the same period.

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Irish - November 3 - 1932 - Taoiseach - Republic of Ireland - 1992 - 1994 - Fianna Fáil

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Reynolds was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a TD) for Longford-Roscommon in 1977, and was re-elected at each election until his retirement in 2002. He previously served as Minister for Finance (1988-1991), Minister for Industry & Commerce (1987-1988), Minister for Industry & Energy (1982), Minister for Transport (1980-1981) and Minister for Posts & Telegraphs (1979-1981). Reynolds is credited with and is regarded as having more of an influence on the peace process of Northern Ireland than any Taoiseach before him.

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Dáil Éireann - TD) - Longford-Roscommon - 1977 - 2002 - 1988 - 1991 - 1987 - 1982 - 1980 - 1981 - 1979

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