Background
Martin, Micheál was born on August 16, 1960 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Paddy and Laura Martin.
Martin, Micheál was born on August 16, 1960 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Paddy and Laura Martin.
Bachelor in Political History, University College, Cork. Master of Arts, University College, Cork.
Elected to Cork Corporation, Ireland, 1985, alderman, 1991. Member FF National Executive, 1988. Member of Parliament, Cork South Central constituency Dail, Ireland, since 1989.
Lord mayor Cork, 1992-1993. Minister education & science Government Ireland, Dublin, 1997—2000, minister health & children, 2000—2004, minister enterprise, trade and employment, 2004—2008, minister foreign affairs, since 2008.
Married Mary O'Shea; 4 children.