Biography of Minister of State, Paul Kehoe, T.D.

Minister Paul Kehoe TD

Paul Kehoe is a native of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.  He was re-elected to Dáil Eireann in 2011 having represented the Wexford constituency since 2002. He was appointed Government Chief on 09 March 2011.

 He was first elected to the Dáil in May 2002 and appointed Fine Gael Chief Whip in October 2004.

He was previously deputy spokesperson on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources from June 2002 to October 2004. He has also served as Fine Gael Assistant Chief Whip.

A former Youth Officer with Wexford GAA he is also a former chairman of Macra Na Feirme (holder of Macra’s National Leadership Award) and Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Inish Corthaidh.

He is a member of Wexford GAA supporter’s club and the Irish handicapped children’s pilgrimage trust.

He has been a member of Fine Gael since his youth and has held several branch officerships, including District Chairman and County Youth Officer.