Background
HARNEY, Mary was born in 1953 in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Eire.
HARNEY, Mary was born in 1953 in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, Eire.
Convent of Mercy, Goldenbridge, Inchicore, Dublin. Colâiste Bridge, Clondalkin, Co Dublin. Trinity College, Dublin, Bachelor of Arts.
Senator, Ireland, 1977—1981. Member Dublin County Council, 1979-1991, Tail Eireann, 1981. Co-founder Progressive Democrats, 1985.
Minister environmental protection Ireland, 1989-1993. Leader Progressive Democrats, 1993. Minister for enterprise, trade and employment, 1997—2004.
Deputy prime minister (Tanaiste) Ireland, 1997—2006. Minister for health and children, since 2004. Member Dial (Irish Parliament), since 1981.
Spokesperson on justice, equality and law reform.