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'''Michael Fitzmaurice''' (born 18 September 1969) is an Irish [[Independent politician|Independent]] politician who has been a [[Teachta Dála]] (TD) for the [[Roscommon–Galway (Dáil Éireann constituency)|Roscommon–Galway]] constituency since the [[Irish general election, 2016|2016 general election]]. He previously sat as a [[Teachta Dála]] (TD) for the [[Roscommon–South Leitrim (Dáil Éireann constituency)|Roscommon–South Leitrim]] constituency from 2014 to 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1011/651577-by-elections/|title=Michael Fitzmaurice wins in Roscommon/South-Leitrim by-election|work=[[RTÉ News]]|date=11 October 2014}}</ref> |
'''Michael Fitzmaurice''' (born 18 September 1969) is an Irish [[Independent politician|Independent]] politician who has been a [[Teachta Dála]] (TD) for the [[Roscommon–Galway (Dáil Éireann constituency)|Roscommon–Galway]] constituency since the [[Irish general election, 2016|2016 general election]]. He previously sat as a [[Teachta Dála]] (TD) for the [[Roscommon–South Leitrim (Dáil Éireann constituency)|Roscommon–South Leitrim]] constituency from 2014 to 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/1011/651577-by-elections/|title=Michael Fitzmaurice wins in Roscommon/South-Leitrim by-election|work=[[RTÉ News]]|date=11 October 2014}}</ref> |
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Fitzmaurice used to run an agricultural and [[Turbary|turf]] contracting business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.farmersjournal.ie/my-farming-week-michael-fitzmaurice-williamstown-co-galway-167054/|title=My Farming Week|work=Irish Farmers Journal|date=15 October 2014}}</ref> He is the Chair of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association. He was elected to [[Galway County Council]] for the [[Tuam]] area at the [[Irish local elections, 2014|2014 local elections]].<ref name=elecs_irl>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionsireland.org/candidate.cfm?ID=10755|title=Michael Fitzmaurice|work=ElectionsIreland.org|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> He entered national politics in a by-election caused by the election of [[Luke 'Ming' Flanagan]] to the [[European Parliament]]. He was endorsed by Flanagan. |
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He was a founding member of the [[Independent Alliance (Ireland)|Independent Alliance]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/feargal-quinn-to-announce-he-is-to-join-independent-alliance-1.2266057|title=Feargal Quinn to announce he is to join Independent Alliance|work=The Irish Times|date=29 June 2015}}</ref> He is in favour of water meters and has spoken of wanting to make constitutional changes that would prevent a government from falling if it lost a vote on legislation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/turfcutter-to-reshape-political-landscape-30834170.html|title=Turf-cutter to reshape political landscape|work=Sunday Independent|date=14 December 2014}}</ref> On 18 May 2016, Fitzmaurice, was the only Independent Alliance TD |
He was a founding member of the [[Independent Alliance (Ireland)|Independent Alliance]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/feargal-quinn-to-announce-he-is-to-join-independent-alliance-1.2266057|title=Feargal Quinn to announce he is to join Independent Alliance|work=The Irish Times|date=29 June 2015}}</ref> He is in favour of water meters and has spoken of wanting to make constitutional changes that would prevent a government from falling if it lost a vote on legislation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/turfcutter-to-reshape-political-landscape-30834170.html|title=Turf-cutter to reshape political landscape|work=Sunday Independent|date=14 December 2014}}</ref> On 18 May 2016, Fitzmaurice, was the only Independent Alliance TD to vote for [[Enda Kenny]] as [[Taoiseach]]. He later announced that day he was leaving the group and would not join the government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice quits Independent Alliance|last=Gallagher|first=Páraic|newspaper=Newstalk FM|url=http://www.newstalk.com/RoscommonGalway-TD-Michael-Fitzmaurice-quits-Independent-Alliance|date=18 May 2016|accessdate=18 May 2016}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:10, 18 May 2018
Michael Fitzmaurice | |
|---|---|
| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Roscommon–Galway |
| Teachta Dála | |
| In office October 2014 – February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Roscommon–South Leitrim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1969 Glins, Galway, Ireland |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Maria Fitzmaurice (m. 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www |
Michael Fitzmaurice (born 18 September 1969) is an Irish Independent politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon–Galway constituency since the 2016 general election. He previously sat as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Roscommon–South Leitrim constituency from 2014 to 2016.[1]
Fitzmaurice used to run an agricultural and turf contracting business.[2] He is the Chair of the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association. He was elected to Galway County Council for the Tuam area at the 2014 local elections.[3] He entered national politics in a by-election caused by the election of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan to the European Parliament. He was endorsed by Flanagan.
He was a founding member of the Independent Alliance.[4] He is in favour of water meters and has spoken of wanting to make constitutional changes that would prevent a government from falling if it lost a vote on legislation.[5] On 18 May 2016, Fitzmaurice, was the only Independent Alliance TD to vote for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach. He later announced that day he was leaving the group and would not join the government.[6]
References
- ^ "Michael Fitzmaurice wins in Roscommon/South-Leitrim by-election". RTÉ News. 11 October 2014.
- ^ "My Farming Week". Irish Farmers Journal. 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Michael Fitzmaurice". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "Feargal Quinn to announce he is to join Independent Alliance". The Irish Times. 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Turf-cutter to reshape political landscape". Sunday Independent. 14 December 2014.
- ^ Gallagher, Páraic (18 May 2016). "Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice quits Independent Alliance". Newstalk FM. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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