Background
Burke, Richard Sylvester was born on March 29, 1932 in New York City. Son of David and Elizabeth (Kelly) Burke.
administrator Irish parliamentarian
Burke, Richard Sylvester was born on March 29, 1932 in New York City. Son of David and Elizabeth (Kelly) Burke.
Master of Arts, University College, Dublin, Ireland, 1960. Barrister at law, King's Inns, 1973.
Chief whip Fine Gael Party, Ireland, 1969-1972. Spokesman on posts, telegraphs Government of Ireland, 1972-1973, minister for education, 1973-1976. Vice president Commission of European Communities, Brussels, 1977-1985.
President, chief executive officer Canon Foundation in Europe, since 1988. Member Dublin County Council, 1967-1973, chairman, 1972-1973. Member counseil d'administration FIDEPS, United Nations Educational, paris, since 1990.
Member development council Higher Education Commission, Paris, since 1990.
Of the Dail for Dublin South Company 1969-1977, for West Dublin 1981-1982. Commission European Communities 1977-1984. Conseil d’Administration, FIDEPS, UNESCO, Paris, Development Council, HEC, Paris.
Music, golf.
Married Mary Burke, April 4, 1961. Children: Mary, David, Audrey, Richard, Avila.