Jim D'Arcy

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Not to be confused with Jim D'Arcy (socialist) or James D'Arcy.

Jim D'Arcy
Senator
In office
May 2011 – April 2016
ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
Born (1954-07-20) 20 July 1954 (age 69)
Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
Political partyFine Gael
Children3
Alma materSt Patrick's College, Dublin

Jim D'Arcy (born 20 July 1954) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and former member of Seanad Éireann.[1]

He was elected to Louth County Council in 1999, and to Dundalk Town Council in 2004, serving on both bodies until 2011.[2] He unsuccessfully contested the Louth constituency at the 2007 general election.[2] In May 2011, he was nominated by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the 24th Seanad.[3]

He is a former school principal.[3] He was the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Education and Skills during his term.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Jim D'Arcy". Oireachtas Members Database. Archived from the original on 31 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Jim D'Arcy". ElectionsIreland.org. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  3. ^ a b Edwards, Elaine (20 May 2011). "McAleese appointed to Seanad". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2011.


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