Background
O'Toole, Richard HEnry was born on April 26, 1947 in Galway, Ireland.
O'Toole, Richard HEnry was born on April 26, 1947 in Galway, Ireland.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University College, Galway, 1969. Master of Science with 1st class honours, University College, Galway, 1972.
President Unions Students in Ireland, Dublin, 1969-1971. 1st secretary Department Foreign Affairs, 1972-1976. Special assistant to executive director International Energy Agency, Organization for European Cooperation and Development, Paris, 1976-1979.
European correspondent Political division Department Foreign Affairs, Dublin, 1979-1982. Deputy permanent representative Irish mission Department Foreign Affairs, Geneva, 1979-1985. Chef de cabinet Sutherland Commission European Communities, Brussels, 1985-1989.
Company secretary Guinness Peat Aviation, Shannon, Ireland, since 1989.
Married Marella Lee; children: Conor, Sinead, Fiona.