Background
Burke, Raphael Ray was born on September 30, 1943 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Catherine (Carty) Burke.
Burke, Raphael Ray was born on September 30, 1943 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Catherine (Carty) Burke.
Member, Dail (House of Representatives), 1973; minister state at department industry, commerce, tourism, 1978-1980; minister environment, Ireland, Dublin, 1980-1981; leader of the house, Fianna Fáil, 1982; minister energy, communications and forestry, Ireland, 1987-1988; minister of industry and commerce, 1988-1989; minister for justice and for communications, Dublin, 1989-1991; minister, Department of Justice, since 1991. Member Dublin County Council, 1967, chairman 1985-1987.
Married Anne Fassfender, November 1972. 2 daughters.