Background
Bruton, John Gerard was born on May 18, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland.
ambassador Prime Minister of Ireland
Bruton, John Gerard was born on May 18, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland.
Bachelor, Clongowes Wood College, Kildare. Bachelor of Laws, University College Dublin Kings Inns, Dublin.
Member Dail, 1969; parliamentary secretary to minister for education Government of Ireland, 1973-1977, parliamentary secretary to minister for industry and commerce, 1975-1977, minister finance, 1981-1982, 86-87. Leader of the house Dail, 1982-1986. Minister industry trade, commerce and tourism Government of Ireland, 1983-1986.
Front bench spokesperson on industry and commerce Fine Gael, 1987-1989, front bench spokesperson on education, 1989-1990, deputy leader, 1987-1990, leader, 1990—2001. Prime minister Government of Ireland, Dublin, 1994-1997. Ambassador to United States European Union, Washington, since 2004.
Adjunct faculty member Dublin City University.
Dail Eireann (House of Representatives) since 1969.
History. folk music, tennis.
Married Finola Gill in 1981, 4 children.