Dick Spring

Richard Spring (born August 29, 1950 in Tralee County Kerry), is a businessman and former senior Irish politician. He was first elected as a Labour Party TD in 1981 and retained his seat until 2002. He became Party Leader in 1982, and held this position until 1997. He served as Minister for the Environment(1982-1983), Minister for Energy (1983-1987) and Minister for Foreign Affairs (1993-Nov 1994, Dec 1994-1997). He also served as Tánaiste during those three governments.

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August 29 - 1950 - Tralee - County Kerry - Irish - Labour Party - TD - 1981 - 2002 - 1982 - 1997 - Minister for the Environment - 1983 - Minister for Energy - 1987 - Minister for Foreign Affairs - 1993 - 1994 - Tánaiste

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